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CONJECTURE

Europe - a great way to access emerging markets

The after-effects of the credit crunch combined with a lacklustre UN Climate Change Conference have led the BlackRock New Energy trust to underperform, its managers say.

EMERGING MARKETS

Gartmore head of multi-management Tony Lanning has added the BlackRock European Dynamic fund to his portfolios, reducing his long-term underweight in the region.

With the BP crisis and a slowing UK economy further compounding an already delicate situation, investors are nervous.

Gartmore head of multi-management Tony Lanning has added the BlackRock European Dynamic fund to his portfolios, reducing his long-term underweight in the region.

Europe ex UK sector sees outflow of £126m as retail investors turn away from region

BlackRock's Sam Vecht is bullish about the long-term prospects for Russia, arguing there is more to the country's economy than oil.

BlackRock's Mark Lyttleton has opened a short position on Legal & General as the manager continues to be bearish on the insurance sector.