Global

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

The FTSE 100 continued its rally this morning off the back of a strong showing in the US where better than expected earning pushed the S&P 500 through the 1,300 point barrier.

INSYNERGY Investment Management chief executive officer Spike Hughes outlines the benefits of international exposure for income investors.

Charlotte Posnansky, a specialist family lawyer at Charles Russell, explains some of the possible legal implications for divorcing couples living abroad.

Patrick Armstrong, joint managing partner and head of portfolio strategy and construction at Distinction Asset Management, assesses the impact of recent turmoil in Japan and the Middle East on global markets.

Paul Boyne, fund manager at Invesco Perpetual, considers the global opportunities for investors seeking income.

Japan could need up to five years to recover from up to $235bn (£145bn) worth of damage from the Tohoku earthquake, according to the World Bank.

In the latest Interactive Financial Adviser debate, our panellists from Aberdeen Asset Management, MFS Investment Management, Barings and Standard & Poor's discussed Emerging Market Debt.

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.