Emerging markets

Emerging market funds provides long-term capital growth by investing in the financial markets of developing countries. Whether you're seeking an investment in a specific emerging market region like Latin America or the Far East, or would like to spread your investment across developing regions, there are many emerging market funds out there to suit your needs.

Choosing the right emerging market fund can be a confusing and time consuming decision, and while the returns are often more enticing and potentially far more rewarding, emerging markets do carry a far greater risk. It is vitally important you shop around and seek professional advice before considering any investment in emerging markets.

	Aberdeen Emerging Markets tops ISA fund table The Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund emerged as the number one ISA choice for customers at The Share Centre during the 2011-12 tax year.
	HSBC aims global focus on emerging markets HSBC has announced that it will cut around 25,000 jobs over the next two years in the USA and Europe but will recruit in Asia and Latin America as it realigns its global structure to focus on areas of business growth.
	Live Webchat: Is investing in emerging markets a good idea? Investment experts Michael Konstantinov, manager of the Allianz RCM BRIC Stars fund and Andy Parsons at The Share Centre will be here from 2:30pm on Wednesday 15 September to answer your questions & discuss the pros and cons for investing in emerging markets.
	Scottish Widows enters emerging markets Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip) has launched three new funds which invest in the developing economies of emerging market countries.
	Barclays Wealth launches emerging markets investment Barclays Wealth is giving investors the chance to gain exposure to emerging markets with its new six-year investment product.