Europe

The euro's stubborn strength has been blamed for many of the eurozone's woes. Now ECB action has weakened the currency, will the result be all positive? Cornelian's David Appleton investigates.

ITALIAN DEBT

The European Parliament has given the green light for the UK's Lord Jonathan Hill to become European Union (EU) financial services commissioner, despite facing tough questioning from sceptical MEPs.

‘France is finished’ but what about Germany?

The eurozone is on the edge. But why would any investor bet against the ECB, and its fervent efforts to revive Europe? Amundi's Olivier Baduel explains.

Merkel must curb German complacency

100 years on and Europe is still struggling for peace

Former Ignis manager Ian Ormiston has joined Old Mutual Global Investors to develop and run a new European Smaller Companies fund.

GLG has made Rory Powe manager of its Continental Europe fund, following his move to the group in July.

Marlborough's European manager David Walton highlights the niche German companies which can buck the growth slowdown in Europe - as well as the mid-caps that could speed ahead.