UK

Global economic growth strongest since the start of 2014

Working with veteran Harry Nimmo

Declining smoking statistics

14 funds would have be affected

Concerned about Brexit and weaker pound

While the yield attractions of equities have rarely been so strong relative to bonds, it is undoubtedly right that a significant amount of commentary is currently devoted to record levels of net debt and shrinking dividend cover.

Sentiment to UK equities rose 4.82%

Fell 2.1% in day's trading

Previously warned on pharma dividends

Downing has soft-closed its MI Downing UK Micro-Cap Growth fund, managed by Judith MacKenzie, as it has reached its £30m capacity limit.