Shares in platinum miner Lonmin fell sharply into the red on opening this morning, down more than 4%, as the group warned its 3,000 striking employees will be dismissed if they do not return to work today.

Legal and General Investment Management's credit strategist Ben Bennett discusses whether the insatiable demand for fixed income assets can be sustained.

HSBC Global Asset Management has announced plans to launch an Indian bond fund, giving UK retail investors access to the market for the first time.

Ashcourt Rowan has poached Alan Scrimger from Standard Life Investments (SLI) to head the group's research proposition.

First State Investments' head of property securities Andrew Nicholas has left the group to pursue a new opportunity in the industry.

UK retail sales have posted a surprise rise in July, up 0.3% from June, beating analysts' expectations of a more modest 0.1% increase.

FOUR Capital Partners is to expand its product range with the launch of a low volatility global equity fund this September.

Stamp dealership firm Stanley Gibbons plans to launch a fund investing in rare stamps later this year, allowing UK investors access to the rapid growth of this market.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) chief executive Stephen Hester has emerged as the frontrunner to fill the vacant chief executive position at Barclays.

Russell Investments is expanding its UK retail proposition with the launch of two multi-asset products.