On 20^th February 2018, Janus Henderson announced that Chris Burvill, lead manager of the Janus Henderson Cautious Managed fund and Director of UK Equities, is on a period of extended leave for health reasons.

Existing co-managers, Stephen Payne, John Pattullo and Jenna Barnard, will continue to the manage the fund.  Mr Payne joined Janus Henderson in July 2016, having previously worked at Santander Asset Management where he was responsible for a number of equity mandates.  He has been working closely with Mr Burvill on the management of the fund since joining the firm.  Mr Pattullo and Ms Barnard are experienced fixed income managers, assisting on bond selection and positioning.

We have high regard for Messrs Payne and Patullo and Ms Barnard and, as such, we will be keeping in close touch with the fund.  However, given Mr Burvill’s importance to the overall proposition, we have removed the fund from our Recommended list for the time being.

The Janus Henderson Cautious Managed fund resides in the IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares sector and is a traditional managed fund, offering investors exposure to a portfolio of mostly UK equities and bonds, and when deemed appropriate, cash.

We send Mr Burvill our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.