Hyung Jin Lee of Baring Asset Management, who invests in Korean equities, is this week's top performing manager, beating his rivals as the Korean equities index rose to its highest point in almost two years.

The £171m (€197m) Baring Korea fund made 2.85% in sterling terms from close of play on Monday and the close of markets yesterday, according to data provider Financial Express. Other funds in the Investment Management Association's Specialist funds sector lost an average 0.26% over the four days.