Analysis

Europe | analysis 2 Mar 18

In what was a dismal month for markets generally, the UK and European equities were the pits, making up the five worst performing Investment Association sectors for February. But have the asset classes lost their lustre?

Equities | analysis 28 Feb 18

The consensus forecast of no clear winner in this weekend’s Italian election coming true is the best short-term scenario for financial markets and the economy, according to industry experts.

Asia | analysis 27 Feb 18

China has been making all the headlines in recent weeks after it celebrated the Year of the Dog on 16 February. After such a strong year for Chinese investors in 2017, many headlines focused on the opportunities which lie ahead, but are there dangers that investors need to be aware of?

Best Practice | analysis 27 Feb 18

Legal systems designed to make extradition of criminals possible across borders could be open to abuse by those with financial disputes.

Companies | analysis 26 Feb 18

Provident Financial’s shares have sunk to their lowest point since 1996 as rumours swirled that the firm might include a £500m ($698.3m, €567.9m) rights issue in its annual results.