Europe

The economies of the 17 countries in the single currency block grew 0.8% in the first three months of 2011, up from 0.3% in Q4, figures out today reveal.

The Natixis Euro High Income Fund is poised to address current investor demand for European high yield bonds in the UK and continental Europe, according to Natixis Global Associates International.

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) is calling for more transparency on Responsible Investment (RI) in order to allow investors to be able to better compare products.

Darren Williams, senior European economist at AllianceBernstein, discusses the implications of this month's ECB rate rise.

Diego Higuera, investment research analyst at OBSR, picks his top emerging Europe funds.

Jean Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, has defended yesterday's 25 basis point hike in interest rates as good for the eurozone, as EU leaders prepare for talks on the bailout of Portugal.

Julian Chillingworth, chief investment officer at Rathbone Unit Trust Management, weighs up the biggest threats in a turbulent climate

Renewed fears over efforts to cool Japan's nuclear reactors have lead to a sluggish start to the week for European markets.

Invesco Perpetual's Stephanie Butcher explains how a shift in attitude by companies in the region has made European equity income investing more attractive.

Hannah Beecham talks to three funds industry players asking them how safe is it for professional investors to do business with funds based in this jurisdiction.