Equities

Plans to place loan-to-income restrictions on mortgage lenders have been announced by the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC).

Woodford Investment Management raised £1.6bn for the CF Woodford Equity Income fund during its offer period this month, the company has announced.

There has been scant reward for investing in US airlines in the past, but a new focus on shareholder returns means airline stocks could soar, explains UBP investment specialist Cédric Le Berre.

A hike in the base rate of as little as 0.25% would have a much greater impact on the disposable incomes of highly indebted consumers, potentially threatening the UK's recovery, Neil Woodford has said.

Ignis Asset Management chief executive Chris Samuel is to exit the business next week when the takeover by Standard Life Investments completes, Investment Week understands.

CF Ruffer Equity & General

The Fundsmith Emerging Equities trust will list on the London Stock Exchange tomorrow after raising £193m in its offer period.

River and Mercantile Group, the asset management and consultancy business which formed in February, is to list today at a price which values the business at £150m.

Hargreave Hale is seeking to raise £20m for its VCT range from new and existing investors.