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Which major index has been able to generate a return for investors since the beginning of the credit crunch?

Which funds have struggled since the onset of the credit crunch?

China is expected to overtake Japan as the world's second largest economy as GDP growth in Japan slowed to 0.1% in the second quarter.

Which funds have delivered the best performance for investors since the credit crunch began?

The FTSE 100 opened higher, up 0.26% or 13.87 points to 5,289.31, supported by M&A activity in the resources sector.

CREDIT CRISIS: 3 YEARS ON

M&G topped UK retail fund sales for the seventh consecutive quarter in Q2, taking in more than 20% of the industry's total net sales of £5.2bn.

Aberdeen has raised £52m for its Latin American Income fund which starts trading on Monday.

Eurozone gross domestic product grew at its fastest pace in more than three years in Q2, official figures show.

The FTSE opened 40 points higher on Friday as positive economic news from Germany and France buoyed investors.