Foreigner investors have been selling UK gilts at a faster rate than at the peak of the financial crisis in 2009, ahead of an unpredictable general election.

Polar Capital has seen a drop in assets under management following significant outflows from its range of Japan funds.

Aberdeen Asset Management has launched four multi-asset funds for long-term investors following the introduction of pension freedoms this month.

An investor survey conducted by Legg Mason has revealed only 15% of UK investors are looking to buy a multi-asset fund upon retirement.

Emerging market specialist Charlemagne Capital has formed a joint venture with Iranian group Turquoise Partners to launch products offering access to the country's stock market.

There is no longer any value in the Chinese A-shares market, according to EFG Asset Management's China fund manager Mansfield Mok.

Fund buyers are steering clear of higher-yielding equity income funds on fears managers are taking too much risk in their quest to deliver payouts.

BlackRock's chief executive Larry Fink has said the strength of the US dollar could undermine the economic recovery in the US as it puts pressure on US firms.

Aberdeen Asset Management has made a £38.3m top-up payment to Lloyds Banking Group for Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP), which it acquired last year.

Veteran investor Warren Buffett has said a Greek exit from the eurozone could be constructive for the region.