Crispin Odey has warned of a bubble in European equities, saying ECB QE has left investors with no option but to buy the asset class - similar to the dynamic now visible in China.

Transact has partnered with Octopus Investments to become the first platform to offer venture capital trusts (VCTs) following the introduction of new legislation.

Seven Investment Management (7IM) has launched a range of passive equity value funds.

Market movements are pushing Fidelity global equity manager Jeremy Podger to consider companies outside his traditional sectors as he looks further afield for value.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has become less concerned with deflation risks, according to it latest minutes, despite CPI inflation dropping to 0%.

Standard Life has promoted David Tiller to head of adviser propositions and strategy as the firm bids to better support firms in the era of pensions freedoms.

Investec Asset Management has hired Jeff Boswell and Garland Hansmann to join its global multi-asset team.

David Cameron plans to offer up to £4bn worth of Lloyds shares to retail investors if the Conservatives win the general election.

The UK economy is set to grow 2.8% this year, helped by CPI at zero and a lower oil price, according to the EY Item Club.

Headline dividends more than halved in the first quarter of 2015, according to Capita, although it has revised up its annual forecast.