UK

Hoping for improved performance in 2016

Stocks driven by buoyant UK consumer spending will the biggest contributors to strong returns this year, according to Trevor Green, head of UK equities at Aviva Investors.

Soft-closed in October 2013

Follows Woodford's decision to sell

Ian Overgage, director of FE Kii Hub, explains why the industry may not be ready to meet the regulator's 2016 deadline for the introduction of key information documents for PRIIPs.

Managers bullish on UK consumer

Mining firm to bring debt down to $18bn

Richard Bullas, who co-manages the £193m Franklin UK Smaller Companies fund with Paul Spencer, said performance this year has been driven by companies at the bottom of the small-cap spectrum, but above the micro-cap space.

Initial charge will be implemented if fund reaches capacity

Shares in mining giant drop 11%