China

Socially responsible investing (SRI) has undergone a remarkable journey from its faith-based origins in the early part of the 20th century, to a sudden acceleration in the last two decades. It now has over 100 products covering not only asset class, but...

As 2008 rolled into 2009, global investors were still recovering from the most traumatic of years, felt most acutely perhaps in emerging markets.

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The case for investing in emerging market equities as part of a diversified global portfolio remains compelling

Banks are denying savers tax benefits by paying less on fixed-rate cash Isas than on similar taxable bonds.

Last year was a stellar year for emerging equity markets.

While job losses have been milder than those seen in previous recessions, it might be tempting to think, despite an extraordinary recession, we are set to enjoy an ordinary recovery.

I think 2010 could surprise the sceptics, many of whom were wrong-footed by the 2009 rally.

US shares fell in early trading on the back of interest rate concerns following the Chinese Central Bank's decision to increase its inter-bank rate for the first time in four months.

China is to hold its economic growth target at 8% in 2010 despite the global downturn.