Analysis

Investors have stayed away from ethical funds as they supposedly have to give up returns in order to be ‘socially conscious'. Hardeep Tawakley reports

ESG factors can have positive impact on performance

The Volkswagen scandal is only the latest in a long line of auto failures, according to Esmé van Herwijnen, SRI analyst at EdenTree Investment Management

Japanese stocks well placed to outperform global markets

The reason for the Federal Reserve's caution on rates could be closer to home: US unemployment is simply higher than headlines suggest.

Alternatives, gearing and the ability to play the premium/discount are three reasons to consider trusts according to Andrew Summers, head of collectives and fund research at Investec Wealth & Investment

In the second of a two-part Big Question, Investment Week asks which financial services companies are standing out as the sector's recovery continues

Andrew Graham, portfolio manager of the Martin Currie Asia Unconstrained trust, says market upheaval in Asia is offering investors opportunity

Claire Madden, partner at Connection Capital, believes a 'radical' new approach is required to move investors away from large 'branded' funds and towards smaller and more esoteric funds

Chris Maule, CEO of UK Bond Network, explains why taking 'wisdom' from the crowds can prove to be a useful investment strategy