Equities

Franklin Templeton's Mark Mobius said investors should expect an increasing number of market crises as information flows increase and Western growth grinds to a halt.

Kames Capital's Phil Milburn and Melanie Mitchell are poised to add to European holdings in their High Yield Bond fund but are waiting for two specific catalysts before taking the plunge.

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Europe's major markets are climbing today ahead of the Greek elections, and following the Bank of England's unveiling of a £100bn stimulus package for the UK economy.

UK bank shares have jumped following last night's announcement of a £100bn stimulus package for the UK economy.

Former billionaire Allen Stanford, who stole $7bn from his investors in a Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to 110 years in US courts.

Investment boutique Polar Capital has hired two managers to launch a global equity fund in the company's first foray into the sector.

Shares in broadcaster BSkyB have fallen as much as 8% after the company secured a pricey deal for live domestic broadcasting rights for English Premier League football.

The Connaught Asset Management board has proposed winding up the suspended Connaught Income Series 2 offshore fund.