Federal Reserve

Central banks are set to go indifferent directions

Most members agree hike is imminent

Deficits in defined benefit (DB) schemes have deteriorated over the last 12 months due to low gilt yields and market volatility over the summer, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

Stephanie Flanders looks at how issues with China are affecting the global economy.

Global concerns weighed on decision

The bitter truth about volatility

Emerging markets are a good option for investors who can learn from past mistakes

The US Federal Reserve has said it will end its purchases of government bonds in October, bringing to a close the quantitative easing (QE) experiment.

Schemes can expect to see more volatility over the next 12 months as the US continues to taper its asset purchase scheme, says Aon Hewitt head of global asset allocation Tapan Datta.

Natasha Browne looks at the impact of austerity on US government debt