Markets

With investors worried about global growth, and 'safe-haven' government bonds yielding near record-low amounts, investors have piled into 'defensive' stocks, but are they just too pricey now? Below, experts give their views.

F&C has appointed Ross Duncton to spearhead its new direct to consumer push, part of chairman Edward Bramson's strategic review of the business.

Investec Asset Management has moved to limit inflows into its award-winning UK Smaller Companies fund, run by Phil Rodrigs.

UK

The minutes of the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting held on 7 and 8 November reveal David Miles was the only member calling for a boost to the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme.

EUROPE

Eurozone finance ministers have failed to reach a deal to give Greece the next tranche of its bailout, after 12 hours of talks.

The state of banks' financial health remains "obscure" and means they should be avoided by investors for now, Liontrust's Jan Luthman has said.

Investors have a number of instruments open to them as ways of protecting against inflation, but what are the most important questions when deciding which method to choose?

The completion of the current leadership transition in China is key to China and the global economy and should bring relief to the Chinese equity markets.