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Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy BG Group for £47bn in one of the largest deals of all time.

Hermes' Geir Lorde has said he is building his exposure to energy as valuations in the out-of-favour area are looking increasingly attractive.

Emerging market specialist Charlemagne Capital has formed a joint venture with Iranian group Turquoise Partners to launch products offering access to the country's stock market.

Henderson's Simon Hillenbrand has said the group is looking to emerging markets and global equity income as key areas of focus for its five-year growth strategy.

Fund buyers are steering clear of higher-yielding equity income funds on fears managers are taking too much risk in their quest to deliver payouts.

A sharp rise in the value of subordinated bank debt means the likes of contingent convertible securities (CoCos) face a sharp mean reversion in future, according to Kames Capital's Iain Buckle.

L&G Investment Management has expanded its emerging market fixed income team with the appointment of a portfolio manager and an analyst.

ING Investment Management has rebranded to NN Investment Partners after its parent company listed it as part of a wider IPO last year.

Neil Woodford has said next month's general election could mark the beginning of years of uncertainty for UK investors.

BlackRock's chief executive Larry Fink has said the strength of the US dollar could undermine the economic recovery in the US as it puts pressure on US firms.