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Sanlam Investment Management's Kokkie Kooyman has boosted exposure to emerging market banks in the Global Financial fund from 60% last September to 64%.

The Deutsche Bank executive arrested on Tuesday over alleged insider dealing advised the Government on financial stability at the height of the financial crisis.

As regulators attempt to place more controls on short positions, analysis shows interest in UK banks is on the wane

Managers say low return on cash and search for yield will support fixed income market

James Smith's Ignis Global Growth fund tops IMA Global Growth sector over one year with returns of 50.7%, against 21.3% sector average

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

Brazil's largest bank is considering buying stakes in UK giants Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, according to The Sunday Times.

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.

Sales of UK life and pensions have slumped across the board as consumers limit insurance and savings to focus dwindling disposable incomes on debt.

Highly-regarded UK fund managers Mark Lyttleton, Tony Nutt and Martin Gray have taken a stake in new property vehicle LXB Retail Properties.