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A surge in protectionism driven by a persistently weak Chinese renminbi remains a wildcard for the global economy that should not be discounted, according to Jupiter CEO Edward Bonham Carter.

The Swiss central bank has vowed to defend its floor of 1.20 Swiss francs to the euro as it seeks a replacement for departing governor Philipp Hildebrand.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has been forced to publish its central bankers' code of ethics after the governor's wife became embroiled in a franc swap scandal.

Around 10% of Hungary's local bond market is owned by Franklin Templeton Investments, according to reports.

We look at key themes and events that have impacted investment over the past year.

DEBT CRISIS BLOG

Amid all the negative newsflow on Europe this year, the euro has remained relatively resilient.

Goldman Sachs' global markets team has revealed six key trading recommendations for 2012, based on forecasts of a deeper recession in Europe, a slowdown in the US and below trend growth in China.

FIVE OF THE BEST

EMERGING MARKETS