Global

Ajay Argal is to join Barings as head of Indian equities, based in Hong Kong.

Recent market sell-offs have prompted Henderson's Emily Adderson to buy distressed European banking stocks after sharp share price falls.

The FTSE 100 climbed this morning and Asian and US markets rallied strongly overnight as the Federal Reserve announced it would hold interest rates at close to zero until 2013.

Cavendish CIO seeks growth companies that outperform in all market conditions Cavendish focuses on growth with global scope.

Global funds were the best selling portfolios in June, attracting record interest from investors, the Investment Management Association (IMA) said.

Threadneedle manager attributes strong performance of Equity & Bond fund to Asia and emerging market holdings and focus on volatility.

Better-performing peripheral markets offer some protection during difficult few months in Asia ex Japan sector.

Yields on 10-year UK government bonds dipped below those of US treasuries for the first time in two years today as financial markets began to price in a US default.

Jeremy Tigue's £2.1bn Foreign & Colonial investment trust's half-year report shows its holdings in listed private equity drove performance, accounting for 11% of returns.

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