CCLA Investment Management’s CIO, James Bevan, explains why the UK needs major economic growth to tackle its debt mountain

Today’s world of low expected growth and extreme market volatility means building a diversified portfolio with a long-term oulook is more important than ever

The wealth management industry appears to be redefining risk, with hedge funds becoming the defensive asset of choice

Gold prices may be extremely high, but fears over the global economy should see the commodity continue to attract nervous investors

Brazil makes for a compelling medium to long-term investment opportunity, but the country must first overcome high rates of inflation and the effects of a strong currency

Emerging markets are now firmly at the centre of investors’ portfolios, but opinion remains divided as how best to harness the rapid growth seen across the developing world

Domestic and international groups are boosting their operations across Asia, but both agree that local knowledge is imperative

As real estate becomes more global, investors must be careful how best to gain exposure, particularly when looking at non-core properties, which carry an element of risk but are attractively priced at present