Equities

US markets have recently been unsettled by weak economic readings. Peter Allwright, manager at RWC Partners, looks at what lies in store for the region.

Henderson Global Investors has increased its holding in rival Liontrust Asset Management, taking its position in the asset manager to more than 11%.

Former Gartmore emerging market manager Anthony Cheung has joined Pictet Asset Management to work on the group's Asia total return portfolios.

Multi-managers at OPM Fund Management are targeting funds in emerging markets and energy sectors in the recently-launched Worldwide Opportunities fund.

Lacklustre performance lands both Tom Walker's funds in Chelsea Financial Services' infamous Relegation Zone.

Warren Buffett's annual charity lunch auction raised a record $2.63m as it on Friday closed following a week of bidding after the winner offered extra cash to break the record.

Tension between the European Central Bank and the German government has intensified as Jean-Claude Trichet hit back at the German finance minister's claims Greek government bondholders should contribute to a new aid programme.

JO Hambro Capital Management's newest offering, Global Emerging Markets Opportunities fund, will have a large-cap bias and adopt the top-down approach the managers used in their in their previous roles at Barings.

Investors reluctant to seize growth opportunities as social media firm's flotation sparks technology bubble fears.

‘If in doubt, delegate' seems to be the mantra of a growing number of investors this year, as asset allocation portfolios giving managers discretion to shift capital between markets are a popular choice.