Henderson

...the investment calls on the cards for Q1

..the UK. With an election looming and a weaker sterling, how attractive are home grown investments?

...bonds. With yields nearing negative territory, are bonds 'uninvestable'?

..equities. Are they really attractive, or just the only game in town?

...Europe. What lies ahead as deflation, elections and QE loom large?

... oil. What is the deep impact of a radically lower oil price?

Woodford Investment Management topped the sales chart in the third quarter, despite subdued inflows into funds across the board, according to the latest Pridham Report.

Henderson has reported strong net UK retail inflows of £814m for the third quarter but cautioned difficulties lie ahead for investors.

Fund managers are urging caution following a dramatic week for investors, saying the traditional strategy of buying on market falls may no longer make sense.

Henderson director of European equities Richard Pease is leaving the firm to join new venture Crux Asset Management, taking his £1.1bn European Special Situations fund with him.