Critics of ETFs claim these vehicles carry hidden risks, but providers argue they are better regulated than many other investments

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

The US maybe suffering from slowing growth and worries over the national debt but falling equity prices are creating opportunities for adventurous stock pickers

Lars Kalbreier, Global head of investment funds & ETFs, Credit Suisse Private Banking, and Terry Smith, Chief Executive of Fundsmith, debate the role exchange traded funds should play in client portfolios

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