The Brazilian equity market is growing at an exceptional rate. Over the past few years, its potential to produce attractive returns has begun to draw increasing numbers of international investors seeking to add a new alpha stream to their portfolios.

Following continued changes in the economic landscapes of many emerging markets, the market capitalisation of local currency-denominated emerging markets bonds now far exceeds that of US dollar-denominated debt.

Following strong demand from European investors, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new Euro hedge share class for the Mellon Global Bond Fund.

Hugh Hunter from WestLB Mellon discusses how his global emerging market equities team combines quantitative techniques, fundamental analysis and rigorous risk management.

In the webcast David Leduc, fund manager of the Mellon Euroland Bond Fund at Standish Mellon Asset Management, provides an update on the fund's performance and an overview of it's investment strategy and process.

Since launching only seven months ago the first of the ''Mellon Evolution Funds'', the global tactical asset allocation Mellon Evolution Global Alpha Fund, has raised in excess of € 600 m AUM (as at 31st March 2007).

Adrian Au, Senior Portfolio Manager from Hamon discusses the Hamon Asian Market Leaders Fund including an update on market conditions and future strategy following the recent volatility in the market.

The Mellon Asian Equity Fund has an outstanding record and over US$1.3 billion under management*. The Fund is managed by Newton, one of Mellon’s specialist asset managers. Its proven thematic process allows it to search for the ‘best-in-class’ companies across Asia, including Australia.

The Mellon Japan Equity Value Fund is a new sub-fund in the best-of-class Mellon Global Funds, plc (MGF) UCITS III range. The Fund is managed by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd and is one of the first vehicles to offer the expertise of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Value Team in Japanese equity fund management to international investors.

Brian Ferguson from the Boston Company Asset Management (TBCAM), the underlying manager of the Mellon US Dynamic Value Fund, provides an overview of an investment style that blends both quantitative screening and qualitative research approaches.

Stewart Cowely, Head of Fixed Income at Newton Investment Management, provides an overview of the investment process that has resulted in his team being awarded a AAA rating by Standard & Poor’s.

Raj Shant, Manager of Mellon Continental European Equity Fund talks about the Fund's recent performance and discusses the factors that will influence European economies over the coming months.

Jason Pidcock, lead manager of Mellon Asian Equity covers the investment strategy and key themes for the fund. He also covers his outlook for markets that have been described as the growth engine for the world.

Alex Stanic, lead manager of Mellon Global Intrepid Fund discusses the unconstrained approach of the fund which has resulted in an excellent track record and the fund being awarded an AA Standard & Poor's Fund Management Rating.

In this insightful teleconference Stewart Cowley discusses trends in the global bond market and why he believes the “Canary has left the mine” for financial markets.

This interview with Jeff Munroe, the Chief Investment Officer of Newton Investment Management, includes a review of 2005 market trends and prospects for international markets and sectors in the year ahead.