Countries in South East Asia have seen widely disparate economic performances in 2015 so far - are politics to blame?

Strong headwinds for the commodities sector show no sign of abating, but record share price falls for some companies have provided attractive entry points into the asset class.

Michael Hasenstab, executive vice president and chief investment officer for Templeton Global Macro Group, gives his assessment of China's true debt levels.

It is fair to say it has become rather fashionable to criticise alternative assets. However, alternatives have been going from strength to strength in one part of the investment universe - the humble and ancient investment trust.

Large projects continue in a 'vibrant' market

Vishal Bhatia, co-manager of the JOHCM UK Growth fund, explores the companies deploying available surpluses to invest in themselves

We often create a story around our successful decisions to convince ourselves of our analytical abilities (self-affirmation bias).

Laura Foll, deputy fund manager of the Lowland investment company, explains why she is taking another look at the supermarket giant.

After several years of bad news for the holders of open-ended but suspended life settlements funds, there is perhaps a glimmer of hope.

Schroders chief economist, Keith Wade, discusses how the slowdown in China is yet to reveal its true impact on German companies, and how the recent influx of immigrants could put budget policy at risk