US
Wealth managers
Asset managers in the US may face bank-style stress tests and a ban on the use of derivatives in retail funds in the latest initiative proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
12 December 2014
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2 min read
Commodities
With developed economies flirting with deflation, central banks will likely regard the oil price slump as troublesome. M&G's Jim Leaviss explains how short-term deflation could turn to long-term growth boost.
11 December 2014
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3 min read
Investment
The dearth of value opportunities in Western equity markets alongside a host of other issues leaves emerging market equities as the last man standing. Should income seekers change their focus?
10 December 2014
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2 min read
Equities
Jason Vaillancourt, co-head of global asset allocation at Putnam Investments and co-manager of the CF Canlife Total Return fund, on taking advantage of recent market volatility.
10 December 2014
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2 min read
Investment
Asset allocators are interpreting mixed signals from across the globe, but there are concerning signs of overheating in UK property and infrastructure assets, says Cornelian's Hector Kilpatrick
10 December 2014
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Investment Trusts
Andrew Lebus, Pantheon International Participations investment trust manager, explains how recent changes in China have helped create a tailwind for opportunities in the US manufacturing sector.
09 December 2014
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US
A strong dollar tends to foreshadow bad tidings in the global economy. From high yield, to emerging markets and even US interest rates, no corner may be spared the effects.
09 December 2014
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Bonds
Floating rate loans became popular with investors as expectations of rate rises mounted, but inflows into these products have subsided as rate increases began to seem less imminent.
09 December 2014
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