Multi-asset

The Federal Reserve may have held back from unleashing a third round of quantitative easing as a joint central bank effort from around the globe may be around the corner, according to North Investment Partners' John Husselbee.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is to incorporate risk-ratings into three of its multi-asset funds ahead of RDR.

US

A eurozone ‘divorce' is inevitable, according to Jupiter's John Chatfeild-Roberts, who suggested a German exit from the single currency might be a solution to the crisis.

The Bank of England has warned hedge fund managers the eurozone crisis could result in a clampdown on their activities.

M&G has expanded its multi-asset range of funds with the addition of a defensive portfolio, as part of a wider move to rebrand the range.

Max King, portfolio manager in Investec Asset Management's multi-asset team, asks whether the disparity between US and European equity market performance is justified, suggesting now could be the perfect entry point into stocks.

Renowned energy investor Tim Guinness has forecast the price of US natural gas could increase by 300% in the next five years as supply is choked off and demand grows for gas ahead of coal.

Three brave finance professionals are preparing to undertake a gruelling walk to the North Pole, with the aim of raising £1m for worthy causes.

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