Spread betting has transformed Britain’s retail trading landscape – and promises to do so further in the coming years.
Dominic Picarda looks at some emerging trends in the industry

During 2011, a new market segment for medium scale and fast growth start-up companies will be launched at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange

With a team of 900 researchers and accumulated investment of €500m in research, development and innovation, Abengoa has established itself as a global leader in developing concentrating solar power and second generation biofuel technologies

As an advisor to more than $800m in tax deferred annuity, mutual
funds and ETFs through Dorsey Wright Associates, the company he created 25 years ago, Tom Dorsey lays down the investment law at DIF Broker as well. He tells World Finance why investing in rules is the way of the future

The role of carbon markets in pricing and controlling emissions is likely to undergo a period of uncertainty, but for players willing to battle that risk, rewards will be significant

A new board listing in Hong Kong. A surging share price. Major blue-chip investment. At last, the penny is dropping. Coal bed methane gas is a vital part of China’s new energy mix. And with gas deliveries that could start as early as 2011, no wonder energy investors are excited

World Finance interviews Gabriel Kitua, CEO of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, on exchange in Africa

World Finance interviews Ben Mosalski, Senior Marketing Executive at Tradefair, on taking financial control with spread betting

In the renewable energy sector, Regional Development Company (RFV) is doing things differently

Energy related industries will remain significant, but infrastructure is enjoying rapid levels of investment, writes Shirley Redpath

The Southern African coal producer is developing mines capable of producing 10m tonnes of coal a year

World Finance interviews Wilson Pastor, Minister of Petroleum and Mines, Republic of Ecuador, and Berend van den Berg, Project Director, Petroamazonas EP

Exchange companies are playing an important role in meeting the local needs for foreign currencies, writes Samer Mazhar Kantakji

The Homes of Alfred Dunhill represent a third dimension of luxury – inviting customers to enjoy the lifestyle of this luxury men’s brand. World Finance visits the London Home, and Duke of Westminster’s former residence, in the centre of Mayfair

The International Collective Investment Schemes will provide investors with tax incentives, writes Areti Charidemou