Equities
Europe
The Swiss government is preparing to unveil a CHF1.5bn (£1.1bn) package to help the country deal with its soaring currency when it meets later today, Reuters reports.
17 August 2011
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Global
Ajay Argal is to join Barings as head of Indian equities, based in Hong Kong.
16 August 2011
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Asia
Japan's economy performed better than expected in the second quarter, indicating relative resilience in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake.
15 August 2011
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US
GAM has opened its long-running US Equity fund to UK retail investors with the launch of a mirror fund.
15 August 2011
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Europe
The Conjecture panel discusses debt, contagion, and the outlook for European markets
12 August 2011
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Europe
Industrial production in Europe fell in June at the fastest rate since the start of the year, deepening fears economic growth will be hampered by the sovereign debt crisis.
12 August 2011
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Financial services
France, Italy, Spain and Belgium have temporarily banned short-selling of financial stocks in response to sharp share price falls across Europe.
12 August 2011
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