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In London, markets opened lower this morning as fears grew over the impact of banking regulation.

Ethical investing, socially responsible investing, climate change technology call it what you will, the marketing momentum behind this growing sector is growing.

The Copenhagen summit put climate change firmly at the top of the news and political agenda. But what opportunities are there for investors?

With the northern hemisphere still reeling from the effects of the recession, attentions are heading south as now more than ever investors need to adapt a broader perspective to their investments

Industry veteran believes the case for equity income will return in line with dividends this year

Early gains among financials offset disappointing Marks and Spencer results to see the FTSE marginally down 0.22% to 5,510.22 in early trading.

There has rarely been a dull moment this year. A 20% fall in the UK equity market by early March has given way to close to a 50% bounce.

London trading got off to a shaky start this morning after the Fed warned of a fragile recovery in the US.

Banks led the FTSE to an early gain in Thursday trade following reports Bank of America (BoA) is poised to repay its $45bn US Government bailout.

A sharp 1% rise for the Dow Jones in early trading has extended gains for the FTSE 100 this afternoon, as fears over Dubai debt exposures continued to wane.