Australia

According to latest Global Dividend Index report

Which of this year's teams excel with their domestic growth?

Concentrated portfolio of 75 to 100 positions worldwide

Focus on emerging markets and Asia Pacific

Spike in fine wine markets

$121m acquisition

Also best performing region YTD

John Redwood, chief global strategist at Charles Stanley, challenges investor preconceptions about investing in Australia.

Sterling rebound

Markus Schomer, chief economist at PineBridge Investments, explains why he is forecasting stronger growth in the next two years as three shocks that hit the global economy in the past 18 months fade away.