With interest in Asian equity funds having dwindled in recent months as concerns over emerging markets escalate, Premier Asset Management's Simon Evan-Cook outlines the portfolios he still backs in the region.

The Bank of England has said it is prepared to cut rates further and expand its quantitative easing programme should the current downward slide in inflation worsen materially.

BlackRock has hired Deborah Winshel as managing director and global head of impact investing as it launches a dedicated platform for investors with social and environmental criteria.

Greece's new left-wing government is pushing for a revision of its EU bailout terms, drawing up a new 10-point plan to replace the existing deal.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is soft-closing its offshore European long/short fund as inflows into the product soar, just months after it closed a separate European equity portfolio.

Kames Capital is to launch a Global Absolute Return Bond fund for John McNeill, Sandra Holdsworth and Nick Chatters as its original offering faces capacity constraints.

Former Old Mutual Asset Managers(OMAM) chief investment officer Eoin Murray has joined Hermes as head of its investment office.

Aberdeen Asset Management has appointed Mike Brooks from Baillie Gifford as co-lead manager on its Diversified Growth strategy, alongside Mike Turner.

The US added more jobs than expected in January, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal, while the economy is beginning to see wage growth coming through.

Investors may soon be entering a brave new world of zero yield corporate bonds, according to M&G fixed income manager James Tomlins.