Equities

Equity investors today seem to have only two options: to invest in expensive companies or those with inherent financial risk attached, according to Simon Gergel, manager of the Merchants trust at Allianz Global Investors

The falling oil price is having myriad impact on a range of assets, and mortgage-backed securities could be the main beneficiaries this year, explains BlackRock's Michael Fredericks.

Research firm FundCalibre has ranked Unicorn as the top-performing equity house of the past five years, with Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) topping a ranking of generalist managers.

Embattled supermarket Tesco has suffered a further blow in the form of an investigation by the industry regulator into its treatment of suppliers.

To commemorate Investment Week's 20th Anniversary, Hardeep Tawakley assesses the impact of major events in financial markets since 1995.

Retail fund sales last year were at their highest level since 2010, according to the latest figures from the Investment Association (IA).

Ian Rees, head of research for multi-asset funds at Premier Asset Management, tells Annabelle Williams how the team has accessed four alternative income sectors.

Lawrence Gosling with Matthew Eagan of Loomis, Sayles & Company

Old Mutual Global Investors' head of equities Richard Buxton has said he is 'deeply sceptical' of the impact quantitative easing will have on the eurozone.