The 30th annual U.K. Lipper Fund Awards event had been due to take place at London’s elegant Banking Hall on March 18, 2020. However, the physical event was cancelled due to the unfolding Covid-19 crisis. Despite the developing human drama, we should still recognize those funds which have produced strong risk-adjusted returns for their clients to the end of 2019. This year’s awards have seen several new faces as well as a handful of repeat winners. It is great to see a blend of boutiques and established houses which are beating the drum for active funds management. Setting the scene: mutual