China

The head of China's largest credit rating agency has hit out at western counterparts for causing the global financial crisis.

Royal London's Bradley Mitchell says there is no foundation for the view the UK will enter a double-dip recession.

OPM's Tony Yousefian has increased exposure to gold within his multi-manager portfolios in the expectation that the gold price will rise a further 11% this year.

Neil Gregson is cutting exposure to gold mining stocks in the City Natural Resources High Yield trust as he sees better value in base metal miners.

Newton's Paul Brain is building up his exposure to the renminbi on expectations it will continue to appreciate against the US dollar.

Renowned stockpicker Anthony Bolton has wasted no time getting down to business in the Far East, fully investing his £471m China Special Situations trust.

China's GDP growth rate slowed to 10.3% in the second quarter, down from 11.9% the previous quarter, as the Government made efforts to cool the overheating economy.

Anthony Bolton has built up a strong exposure to mid and small-cap stocks in his Fidelity China trust as the esteemed stockpicker aims to tap into the country's increasing domestic consumption.

Newton's Paul Brain is building up his exposure to the renminbi on expectations it will continue to appreciate against the US dollar.

ASIA