As Europe faces a complex tapering trajectory, Michaël Lok looks at a number of emerging opportunities in credit
Markets were spooked last week by the prospect of an Italian snap election, raising concerns over its future position in the EU. While a government has been formed, it is too soon to sound the all-clear, writes Stephanie Baxter
Political uncertainty following the shock election result will lead to more volatility in the pound which could feed inflation, according to investment experts.
Volatility has risen ahead of the EU referendum with markets already reeling from a deflationary scare driven by the oil price fall. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds schemes must take action now to mitigate their risk exposures.
The British arm of Dutch fiduciary manager MN has been bought by Kempen Capital Management (KCM), a subsidiary of Van Lanschot.
Risk assets have regained some ground but equities remain deep in the red after a tumultuous weekend in Greece saw it impose capital controls after calling a surprise referendum over creditors' final bailout demands.
Concerns of a Greek default on its €1.5bn (£1.1bn) repayment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due by the end of the month are mounting.
The European Central Bank is being urged to undertake full-blown QE this month following worse than expected deflation in the eurozone, writes Stephanie Baxter.
Naomi Rainey examines the pitfalls and opportunities for schemes in the eurozone crisis
The "lunacy" of the Euro and its "inevitable" end may improve the funding position of UK schemes, economist Roger Nightingale says.