Goldman Sachs Asset Management chairman Jim O'Neill looks back over a week of mixed economic indicators from two of the world's leading powerhouse nations.

John Kay has released his final report on the UK financial services sector, calling for investors to rethink their approach to portfolio construction and risk management.

MAM Funds has reported a boost to funds under management following net inflows in the first half of the year.

Darwin Investment Managers' David Jane tackles the thorny question of China, and asks whether a gentle slowdown could really become a bumpy landing.

Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of financial services group Close Brothers, pointing to the rapid growth of its loan book and its exposure to the flagging UK economy.

The Bank of England said it may reconsider the case for cutting interest rates once the impact of the new funding for lending scheme becomes clear.

HSBC has apologised to the US Senate after the bank was found to have allowed drug money to be laundered through its accounts.

Investors are now paying to hold European Financial Stability Facility debt, after six-month t-bills sold at a negative yield at auction for the first time ever.

Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker came under fire again today as an email emerged showing he had discussed LIBOR rates with HSBC and RBS, as well as Barclays, back in 2008.

Henderson Global Investors has acquired French property asset management firm Horizon Investment Management.