Legal & General Investment Management's Georgina Taylor believes 2010 will be a far tougher year for UK equities compared with 2009.

Martin Currie has today launched its UK-domiciled China fund managed by James Chong.

J O Hambro Capital Management's Scott McGlashan believes the recovery of Japan's economy and stock market should continue in 2010, especially if the Bank of Japan eases monetary policy.

AIG is selling its American Life Insurance Company (Alico) business to rival MetLife for $15.5bn (£10.3bn), as part of its continued efforts to pay off its federal bail-out.

The FTSE 100 edged past the 5,600 mark in early trading Monday, helped in part by a 2% gain for Prudential which has accelerated its plans for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Strong outperformance due to limited demand leads Finlayson to cash in holdings

Barings is to launch a Dublin-domiciled Ucits III Middle East and North Africa (Mena) fund.

HSBC UK Focus manager selling out of stocks that are susceptible to government cuts

HSBC GIF Indian Equity fund manager Sanjiv Duggal says the country's recent Budget has benefited infrastructure and consumption stocks but an rise in excise duty could make markets jittery.

London & Capital has appointed Sanjay Joshi as senior portfolio manager on its fixed income team.