Problems caused by China and central banks

Fear over banks' profitability

Tom Delic, assistant fund manager at Seneca Investment Managers explores the demographic trends - from opportunities in tech to wealth management - that are available for investors to take advantage of

Brad Tank, chief investment officer - fixed income, Neuberger Berman, discusses the major transition in central bank philosophy that has appeared in recent weeks.

Too much faith placed on them

Just over a month ago, volatility, as measured by the VIX index was around 26%, the highest reading since the Chinese slowdown scare of last August. The FTSE 100 was plunging, reaching its nadir of 5,500 in the morning of 11 February.

Compounding the gloomy outlook among investors is the ratcheting up of event risk. Brexit is looming largest, driving down sterling and threatening a period of sustained instability.

Green energy trusts have outperformed expectations despite the government's removal of the climate change levy exemption, writes Pascal Dowling of Kepler Partners.

Company attitudes developing

Running a two-speed economy