With EU sanctions to be suspended on military-dominated Burma, many have declared a gold rush. But for investors there is opportunity and obstacle in equal measure.
Reinvestment of dividends, rather than capital growth, accounts for the lion's share of returns on equities, which is why selecting companies with consistent and growing yields is so important, as Nick Louth shows.
Scouring the globe to grab income opportunities is growing in popularity, explains Faith Glasgow. Here, experts pick out funds and trusts for income investors to broaden their investment horizons.
Based on recent history the stockmarket adage "sell in May and go away, buy again on Leger's day" might well be good advice. So should investors sell up or 'buy and hold', and if so which funds?
Despite Japan being off limits for global investors in recent times, Ed Merner of Atlantis Investment Management anticipates that this economic year will see Japan's economy grow.
With China's growth figures under the microscope, Darius McDermott of Chelsea Financial Services assesses the outlook for the Chinese market and highlights funds and investment trusts offering exposure.
Europa Oil & Gas chief executive Hugh Mackay talks to Darshini Shah about the company's plans for the forthcoming months and what it will take to get the share price rising.
