Questor met the key members of this investment consultancy, Stamford Associates, recently and was highly impressed not only with the thoroughness of its process but with the fact that its methodology was unlike any other we had seen for selecting fund managers. Read the original story here

Professor Adrian Furnham does not understand why other companies do not look for behavioural tells in their managers. A balanced individual at the helm is required to turn a good idea into good returns, he tells Pensions Expert. Read the original story here

In this interview with Rachel Pether, CEO & Co-Founder of Sovereign Wealth Ltd, Adrian and Steven discuss Stamford Associates’ differentiated approach, behavioral psychology, and how it’s been such a success for the business. Read the original story here

Secret reports dating as far back as eight years ago raised the alarm over embattled fund manager Neil Woodford’s record of investing in unquoted and smaller companies, but financial advice giant St James’s Place (SJP) is keeping them under lock and key. Read the original story here

Asset management leaders can learn from the emotional displays of football managers such as Jürgen Klopp. Read the original story here

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The asset management industry still appears to be making supernormal profits, regardless of outcomes . But even those whose job is to recommend fund managers are declaring that the current position is unsustainable.  Read the original story here

Behavioural psychology has been the subject of academic study for around 50 years, and has recently become the object of increased scrutiny within financial services as a source of insight into behaviour. Read the original story here

In-house asset management can deliver cost savings, control and overall value benefits but for complex or short-term strategies external management may offer better value for money. Read the original story here