In 2013, developments in the European periphery and emerging markets remained a focus for market participants. Meanwhile, monetary policy announcements by the key central banks continued to be a driver of financial market developments. In this article we review 2013 and early 2014, examining the...

The concept of developing sustainable consumption practices has been a factor for discussion within academic literature for nearly half a decade. Many have argued the consequences of unmonitored consumption practices within a 'throw-away' society would lead to environmental, social and economic...