Rising equities, improving economic newsflow and corporate earnings put sector in good position

Emerging market equities rose strongly over the third quarter of 2009 and have now more than doubled from the low point seen in October 2008. Indeed, the last six months have seen the asset class deliver the best returns on record.

L&G Diversified Absolute Return co-manager Ben Gill expects more groups to enter the global macro space

Interesting investment opportunities exist across the three main natural resources areas: energy, metals and agriculture. In recent months the energy, metals and mining sectors have been particularly strong performers, with companies such as South African...

As an astounding year nears its end, it is hard to recall the true despair that existed in almost all markets other than government bonds one year ago.

I was recently part of the judging for the Structured Products Awards organised by Investment Week's sister publication Professional Adviser.

Investec manager brings wider precious metals mandate into Global Gold, using other investments such as a physical platinum ETF to drive returns

Of course, last week's Queen's Speech was an electioneering one and you cannot blame old Gordon for having a go. It is always better to get HRH to deliver your ideas in person when you have such dodgy handwriting and spelling!

Over the years, football-mad Andy Brough has produced a performance worthy of the Premiership with his Schroders UK Mid 250 fund.

British pride has taken a knock recently as both Germany and France this month reported their economies had expanded for the second consecutive quarter. Britain is pinning its hopes on the Q4 of 2009 bringing an end to its recession.