Credit Suisse

Investors' ongoing fears over the state of the global economy will continue to support bond fund demand in the short term, overshadowing concerns from the regulator they could exit en masse, managers have said.

EMs

Leading fund managers including Richard Buxton at Schroders have been increasing their exposure to major UK banks following the LIBOR scandal which has rocked the sector.

Brent crude oil prices could drop by almost 50% to $50 a barrel within the next three months if the eurozone crisis escalates, Credit Suisse has said.

Credit Suisse has put boutique JO Hambro Investment Management (JOHIM) up for sale, according to reports.

Credit Suisse, Julius Baer, and the Royal Bank of Canada are believed to be among bidders for the wealth management arm of the Bank of America, which could fetch $2bn.

Tineke Frikkee, portfolio manager of the Newton Higher Income fund, explains why the debate between UK and global equity income is past its sell by date.

Credit Suisse's Luca Paolini has joined Pictet Asset Management as chief strategist.

VOLATILITY

Investors ask whether falling Chinese housing starts could trigger end of commodity super-cycle.