Improved conditions allow Standard Life to lift redemptions queue it has had in place since January this year

With the financial panic over, we have seen a ‘relief rally' in stock markets as the risk of financial meltdown has been transferred to governments via rescue packages.

Jupiter North American Income manager explains processes behind high ranking

Recent market swings have made it clear the rise and fall of our pensions or portfolios are directly proportionate to asset allocation. Investors need to pay more attention to how much of each market they have in their portfolio

HSBC's group chief executive Mike Geoghegan's interview with the FT last week was the icing on the cake for me. He predicted another downturn at some point in the next 18 months - confirming the fears of all those who, like me, reckon we are midway through...

Recent fund gains have been generated by stock selection and sector allocation

Markets are rebounding strongly after the indiscriminate drop of last year.

The ethical investing debate is an ongoing one. Other than appeasing their conscience, advocates of ethical funds believe they may have an edge over their non-ethical rivals.

The Chinese market has yet to become overvalued, says Singapore-based Henderson Horizon China fund manager Andrew Mattock

With a plethora of new product launches, the Absolute Return sector is a ripe hunting ground for investors seeking to cash in on the cyclical popularity of the peer group