Equities

GREECE DEFAULTS BUT STAYS IN EURO

First State is set to launch its first bond fund in the UK following the hire of Helene Williamson last month.

Fears over liquidity and sovereign debt contagion mean the threat of nationalisation has spread to leading players in Europe's banking sector.

First State Asia Pacific Leaders manager runs chunky underweight to Chinese equities ahead of expected pull-back.

Tim Mycock, head of real estate at Future Capital Partners, explores the investment potential of Montenegro.

JAPAN SIX MONTHS ON

Janus' US specialist John Eisinger is steering clear of cyclicals and financials on eurozone contagion fears, adding he believes Europe is already in recession.

Schroders Japan Alpha Plus manager says region will not be hit with crisis of confidence despite year's events.

Ian Ormiston, manager of the Ignis European Growth and European Smaller Companies funds, picks his five stocks to withstand the turmoil in European markets.

Baillie Gifford's chief investment officer has said Europe's only option to tackle enormous budget deficits is to print more money.