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Global investors have been snapping up cheap Chinese stocks as signs of a banking collapse recede, but economic data remains mixed.

Angry workers and tax-hungry governments pose the biggest risks to equity income investors, Henderson Global Investors' Ben Lofthouse has said.

Ministers considered selling the government's entire stake in the Royal Mail earlier this year when shares were trading near their peak, but held back after being advised against breaking the terms of a lock-up agreement.

The Investment Management Association is right to enforce rules forcing low-yielding funds out of the equity income sector, according to Allianz's Simon Gergel.

Standard Chartered has been hit with yet another multi-million dollar fine, after it agreed to pay $300m (£180m) to New York's top banking regulator for failing to improve money laundering controls.

Investors looking for emerging market exposure could do better than back European-listed multi-nationals trading on high multiples. We highlight five of the best locally-listed, cheaper emerging market stocks.

Royal London has reported a 45% slump in pre-tax profit in H1, pointing to regulatory charges as a key contributor, while its wrap platform Ascentric saw new business slide 20%.

Mike Felton, manager of the £724m M&G UK Growth fund, is finding some of the best value investment opportunities in the resources sector, saying most of the UK market looks overvalued.