New market circumstances forced a rethink for companies and investors involved in European real estate. Those quick to adapt are likely to reap the rewards in the not-so-distant future

Investment in managed futures has increased substantially in recent years. World Finance spoke to Paolo Faraone, CEO of Notz Stucki Europe, and Manel Sarabia, Head of the Quantitative Department at CM Capital Markets, to ask why

Against the backdrop of urbanisation, one of Asia’s largest real estate companies has shown how it pays to seize endless opportunities for integrated developments

Bribery has exposed Hong Kong’s precarious real estate market. The government needs to ensure it levels the playing field in an increasingly pricey market

The latest craze in fraud is cyber crime: the theft of corporate identities in order to drain millions of pounds from well-stocked bank accounts

Malaysian funds management house AmInvest has diversified its core strategy to include smart beta strategies, and by doing so is making its mark on a global scale

Without more stringent regulation, asset management poses a considerable threat to the financial system. Stress tests are being considered as a solution

Amid mounting pressure last year, the US launched a supposed crackdown on tax inversion. But it might not have been as far-reaching as was made out, and with good reason

With private equity funds sitting on record levels of capital and conditions in many industries suggesting consolidation, some huge mergers may finally take place in 2015

Drastic new directives have transformed the European real estate sector and many companies are scrambling to adapt. With further regulation on the horizon, companies must look forward to stay ahead of the game

The tax management profession in Brazil is thriving, and one firm that has risen above the rest in this sphere is Intercorp Group

A recent spat of volatility has made investing in the Asian credit market even more challenging than before, as Chew Heng Yong and Roger Carlson attest, but the alternative investment industry shows positive results

The insurance sector in Malaysia is growing fast, though the opportunities will only come to those with an understanding of the local market

World Finance speaks to PwC Sweden about whether the OECD’s 15-point tax action plan will reduce tax avoidance

The financial sector in Cyprus was hit hard by the economic crisis, but insurance company EuroLife has used the difficult climate to strengthen its customer-centric approach