India

Asian investment house Lion Global Investors (LGI) has launched three funds into the UK, including an Asian Income mandate which it hopes can challenge the existing powerhouses in the sector.

ETHICAL

ON ASIA

India's growth rate has dropped to its lowest level in nine years as falling external investment, a weak rupee, and an erosion of confidence impact the economy.

INDIA

Leading UK think-tank NIESR has warned rising unemployment, which could hit 9% by the end of the year, will do permanent damage to the UK's productive capacity.

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First State Investments' emerging market and Asia Pacific specialist Angus Tulloch tells Kyle Caldwell about the macroeconomic headwinds preventing him from taking a bullish stance on the region.

Commodities investor Jim Rogers is poised to add to his gold position as he anticipates a potential systemic shock, such as eurozone bankruptcy or further Indian tax hikes, may lead to further weakness in the spot price.

OIL