Europe

The European Central Bank (ECB) has restricted Greece's access to cheap liquidity on concerns its new government is not committed to existing bailout pledges.

Germany's 10-year government bond yield slipped below Japan's for the first time on record today.

Expectations for long-term growth are "unrealistically biased" towards the US, despite the stimulus bazookas unleashed in other regions, argues Brian Jacobsen from Wells Fargo Asset Management.

Polar Capital plans to add a second European Income fund to its range following demand from clients for a fund which excludes UK stocks.

There is more chance of a recession in Switzerland than there is in Greece following the Swiss National Bank's decision to scrap its cap on the franc, according to economists.

Greek bank shares have tumbled as the country's new prime minister Alexis Tsipras told his first cabinet meeting he will "radically change the way that policies and administration are conducted".

JO Hambro Capital Management manager Trygve Tøraasen is set to leave the group as it seeks unitholder approval to close its All Europe Dynamic Growth fund.

UK banks have around £12bn tied up in Greece, sparking fears they may face losses if the nation's banks default following the latest election results.

Left-wing Syriza's Greek election win has sparked suggestions of a read-across to other eurozone countries, but some say it could be a buying opportunity for investors.

Left-wing anti-austerity party Syriza has secured a commanding election victory in Greece overnight, setting the scene for a stand-off between the country and its creditors.