The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was unchanged in August at 3.1%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Fund managers expect the Basel Committee's new rules on bank capital adequacy to have a major impact on financial sector debt and equity markets.
Renowned fund manager Bill Miller of Legg Mason says after years of underperformance, the current market represents a "once-in-a- lifetime opportunity" to buy US large caps at a significant discount.
OBSR has announced the shortlists for the Outstanding Fund Manager and Rising Talent awards, two of the four awards to be announced at the OBSR Honours Dinner on 9 September 2010.