Index plunged by more than 20% from peak

What do we really need from the new leader of the Labour Party?

Simon Gergel, manager of the Merchants trust, explains why he is shunning recently re-rated mid caps in favour of "disappointing" mega caps.

Fears that Europe's more radical protest parties would be the ones to lead the region's recovery are no more, following the Greek prime minister's resignation last month, says Tim Stevenson, manager of Henderson EuroTrust.

Liontrust's Jamie Clark explores how challenger banks have fared in their aim to create more competition.

Dirk Philippa, portfolio manager of the Fidelity Global Property fund, argues higher interest rates should not always be seen as a negative for real estate investors.

Mark Williams, co-manager of the Liontrust Asia Income fund, explains how China's recent troubles signify the beginning of a difficult rebalancing period for the country.

Ceremony to be held in November