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ONSIDE / FUNDS Seneca Investment Managers, the Liverpool-based fund management business has renamed two open-ended funds: 1. CF Seneca Diversified Growth Fund (previously CF Miton Diversified Growth Fund) 2. CF Seneca Diversified Income Fund (previously CF Miton Distribution Fund) The name changes were instigated to fully reflect that the business is part of the Seneca family. This more consistent branding reflects the common multi-asset investment style and approach across the fund range. The two Funds are valued at circa £300 million. “Fixed-income assets have had a remarkable run but we expect that is now set to end,” says Simon Callow. Alan Borrows adds: “Markets are already very twitchy – they’re anticipating interest rate rises in the UK, as well as withdrawal of stimulus elsewhere, and that’s going to have a significant impact on bonds. We believe investors need to position themselves for what could be one of the most fundamental changes of direction in the markets for many years.” Since the acquisition of Miton Capital Partners was unveiled, Seneca Investment Managers has appointed David Warnock as Chairman, while Jon Moulton – the founder of Better Capital – has