Our monthly investment update for May finds markets broadly positive as global growth continues to support risk assets.

Will Bitcoin take the place of traditional international payment methods? At Coutts we recommend clients stick to SWIFT or SEPA while electronic currencies work out their kinks.

Coutts examines the investment implications of February’s stock market sell-off and takes an in-depth look at US dollar weakness and the Vix Index that some blame for the month’s market falls.

We take an in-depth look at Portuguese government bonds and opportunities in the energy sector, as well as our round-up of the month’s investment highlights.

Our December investment update covers how the growing global economy is still supporting equities.

In our November investment roundup, we look at European stock markets riding high on improving manufacturing, and the Bank of England’s decision to lift interest rates at last.