Widespread falls across the board during the financial crisis meant that the diversification benefits associated with multi-asset funds did not materialise. Investors’ faith in these products was understandably shaken, but, asks Elisa Trovato, is interest starting to pick up?

The perfect storm of the financial crisis nullified the supposed diversification benefits of multi-asset class strategies, but Dr Junhua Lu argues for a range of innovative featues that can provide investors with a more efficient and effective diversification strategy

The strong growth prospects offered by emerging markets are a big opportunity for investors, writes Ceri Jones, although the speed of that growth can bring with it risks such as inflation

The safeguards built-in to Ucits funds are making these vehicles very attractive to investor’s seeking more liquidity and transparency, reports Elisa Trovato, and their use is now spreading beyond Europe

Private investors, disillusioned with the performance of their portfolios during the recent crisis, are seeking out new sources of guidance. Yuri Bender talks to Jewson Associates, a firm benefitting from this trend

The financial crisis has hit global banks harder, and Malaysia’s home grown institutions have been able to take advantage, reports Elisa Trovato

Financial institutions are targeting Asia’s wealthy middle class, believing the segment is set for substantial growth, writes Sebastian Dovey