Alpha manager interview: Stewart Cowley By Lora Coventry 11-Mar-2010 12:00 PM
The rise of China and fiscal deficits are likely to dominate the currency and bond markets in the next decade.

UK economy on shaky ground By Julian Chillingworth 11-Mar-2010 10:30 AM
Time to forget Greece: the real problem is the UK.

Fund focus: M&G Corporate Bond By Rob Gleeson 11-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
The fund's low risk and consistent outperformance makes it one of the stronger picks in the sector.

Trying to find a way to MENA By Charlotte Banks 10-Mar-2010 12:00 PM
The MENA region may attract, but finding suitable onshore funds is tricky.

Video: Funds Spotlight on absolute return By Jonathan Boyd 10-Mar-2010 11:30 AM
Financial Express' Jonathan Boyd discusses absolute return funds with research consultant Martin Wood.

Benefiting from Europe By Jonathan Boyd 10-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
Despite European equity funds being on a downward slope, some look relatively solid versus UK, US and Japanese equities.

Video: Andy Parsons' fund picks for ISA season By Jonathan Boyd 09-Mar-2010 05:00 PM
Andy Parsons, Advice Team Manager at The Share Centre, talks about the funds his firm prefers this ISA season.

Fund focus: M&G American Fund By Rob Gleeson 09-Mar-2010 12:40 PM
This fund follows a pure bottom up stock picking strategy and looks to investing in North American companies.

US small caps shine over past month By Lora Coventry 09-Mar-2010 11:30 AM
The Schroder US Smaller Companies Fund leads the draw towards the North American Smaller companies sector.

UK element not hurting European funds By Martin Wood 09-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
Analysis of funds suggests the UK portion of the IMA Europe including UK sector is not necessarily holding back performance.

Troubled Europe By Martin Wood 08-Mar-2010 09:30 AM
The worries about Europe and the euro have continued to deepen, Financial Express' Martin Wood finds out why.

Making the case for European Smaller Companies By Lora Coventry 08-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
Continental Europe’s recovery could be led by small cap firms.

Fund focus: Investec Emerging Markets Debt Fund By Rob Gleeson 05-Mar-2010 01:20 PM
This fund has outperformed its peer group over the past three years, with 80 per cent invested in local currency.

Smaller companies may hold key to recovery – with caveats By Charlotte Banks 05-Mar-2010 11:00 AM
Regional differences mean investors cannot rely on an across the board smaller companies recovery.

Enthusiasm for the property sector returns By Lora Coventry 05-Mar-2010 10:00 AM
Investors have been looking to riskier property funds over the past year, as values start to pick up again.

Fund focus: Investec Global Free Enterprise Fund By Rob Gleeson 05-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
Global equity investors with a longer than average view may want to consider this fund.

Troubled outlook for UK gilts By Bryn Jones 04-Mar-2010 12:30 PM
With the currency crisis in full swing, bond fund manager Bryn Jones gives his outlook for gilts.

Exploring the Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond Fund By Lora Coventry 04-Mar-2010 11:00 AM
Taking a cue from funds data, Lora Coventry explores one popular fund to see how it may fare this ISA season.

Sterling woes By Charlotte Banks 04-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
The dramatic fall in the value of sterling this past week could hit sectors such as UK Equity Income.

Making the most of multi-asset investing By Charlotte Banks 03-Mar-2010 04:30 PM
Investors need to invest in a broader mix of asset classes in emerging markets says PIMCO's Mohamed El-Erian.

Opportunities lie with China By Frank Yao 03-Mar-2010 03:30 PM
China's growth continues to make it a compelling investment opportunity, says Neuberger Berman's Frank Yao.

Video: Funds Spotlight on investing in Canada By Martin Wood 03-Mar-2010 02:00 PM
Financial Express' Jonathan Boyd and Martin Wood discuss the merits of investing in Canada.

Brazil opens up opportunities for UK investors By Sarah Beasley 03-Mar-2010 10:05 AM
Brazil's small and mid caps are gaining popularity with investors, and a new fund launch capitalises on this.

Resurgence of interest in tech funds By Martin Wood 03-Mar-2010 06:30 AM
Consumer demand and a new era of products has kicked started interest in tech funds, says Financial Express' Martin Wood.

South Korea emerges as a contender in the Asia Pac region By Charlotte Banks 02-Mar-2010 04:00 PM
Since the FTSE reclassified South Korea 18 months ago it has performed well as a developed market.

All eyes on Southern Africa By Lora Coventry 02-Mar-2010 02:30 PM
As South Africa gears up for the World Cup, it is actually neighbour Zimbabwe that has hit out at investors.

Video: Funds Spotlight on Thailand By Charlotte Banks 02-Mar-2010 01:00 PM
This year could be the one for smaller, export orientated Asian economies to catch up with other regional markets.

Unit Trust Review: Time to get your ISA-skates on By Martin Wood 02-Mar-2010 10:30 AM
With the tax year-end looming it is time for savers to ensure their subscription allowance for ISAs is fully utilised.

Investment Trust Review: Fidelity launch draws investor interest By Martin Wood 01-Mar-2010 01:00 PM
Anthony Bolton's new China fund launch and the cut-off point for this tax year throws investment trusts into the spotlight.

Investment company sector in the spotlight By Annabel Brodie-Smith 01-Mar-2010 12:00 PM
The investment company sector is very much in the spotlight this ISA season says the AIC's Annabel Brodie-Smith.

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