China

Fidelity's Anthony Bolton has warned China's property sector faces major headwinds in the second half of 2011.

The Chinese economy grew a faster-than-expected 9.7% in Q1 and its inflation rose to the highest level in almost three years despite government attempts to slow surging growth.

iShares has launched two ETFs on NYSE Arca, targeting Chinese shares and income-producing US stocks.

Emerging market funds are proving popular for SIPP and ISA investments, according to broker TD Waterhouse.

Barclays Wealth has launched the China Optimiser structured product, a six-year investment offering 65% return of the strategy plus capital paid back in full at maturity.

HSBC has revealed plans for a MSCI Canada ETF alongside three new emerging market funds.

US ETF issuer Global X has unveiled its FTSE Asean 40 fund on the New York Stock Exchange, investing across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Jason Hepner, investment director for Global Strategy at Standard Life Investments, on tightening tensions in China

China has eclipsed Japan as the world's second-biggest economy after posting GDP figures of $5.8trn for 2010, higher than Japan's $5.47trn.

China has raised interest rates for the third time in four months in an attempt to cool inflation.