After a strong performance from most equity markets since the lows of March 2009, it is reasonable to expect a degree of consolidation in the short term.

Government's scheme divides sector predictions on future buy-ups despite programme creating extra demand for asset class

Twenty years into his career, Neil Bridge says he is still as driven to achieve his objective of making Schroders "… the number one group for the foreseeable future"

A move to riskier stocks earlier in the year has paid off for Threadneedle's Weldon

Pre credit crunch, the Chinese economy had been expanding at a tremendous rate; China's GDP growth in the mid-teens combined with booming housing and stock markets clearly signalled a case of overheating.

Notwithstanding the recent pullback, equities have rebounded sharply from their lows in March, with economic data indicating a moderation in the pace of GDP decline, while sentiment towards risk assets has improved considerably.

There is much talk within the industry about the challenging markets and what a tough time we have all been having.

Rathbones Unit Trust Management CIO Julian Chillingworth and S&P global equity strategist Alec Young debate the outlook for the global economy

Performance fees have traditionally been charged only by hedge funds and institutional funds, but increasingly more ‘plain vanilla' vehicles are as well. Investors need to understand charges as they affect returns

While it is too early to be confident in the timing of an economic recovery in Japan, there are at least some signs that the situation is improving significantly.