The investment trust industry has funded everything from the building of railways across the US to the development of South American economies in the 19th century.

The AIFM directive was drafted by the EU in response to what it saw as an absence of common regulatory standards for non-Ucits investment vehicles and there are six key issues that specifically affect the UK-listed closed-ended fund sector.

The recent market downturn had negative consequences for many investors' portfolios. In an environment marked by severe macroeconomic stress and unprecedented volatility, both actively and passively managed investment strategies suffered. After a year...

In what has been an extraordinary year for global equity markets, sterling investors have profited most from staying at home.

What is normal going forward? Recently, investors appear to be assuming corporate profitability and economic growth will rebound to prior levels as quickly as they disappeared. Many are assuming a ‘V-shaped' recovery and have embraced cyclically driven...

Strong returns from emerging markets prompt surge of investment into funds connected with less developed countries

I am currently running my own betting book focused on the most difficult job in investment. My current front runner is Mark Fawcett, investment director for the PADA.

With gilt yields at historically low levels and after a period of generally very strong performance from corporate bonds, what is the outlook for bond markets in the coming months?

JOHCM's UK Dynamic launch has been under design for more than two years

Martin Currie's prompt action during recent crisis enabled the group's client proposition to remain intact and positive momentum to be maintained