Economics

The US Federal Reserve has created a committee to monitor financial stability and help prevent the emergence of asset price bubbles.

Aegon would establish a new registered life company in England should Scots vote for independence on 18 September.

The Brazilian government's economic policies have been a particular bugbear for investors, who have turned their back on the country in recent months, but a number are now increasing their exposure in the expectation there may be a rally if the voters...

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has overhauled the remit of Peter Khan and Ian Spreadbury's Global High Yield fund in order to diversify away from the US and increase exposure to emerging markets.

Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management, has given the 'yes' vote on Scottish independence a boost after claiming the country can make a great success of going it alone.

Kames Capital's David Roberts has warned delaying an interest rate hike any longer could cause the kind of inflationary shock last seen in the UK more than thirty years ago.

A ‘yes' vote in the Scottish referendum could see Standard Life move its pensions, investment and other long-term savings operations out of the country, the company has said.

The UK financial services industry's hand in European Union negotiations has been strengthened by the surprise appointment of a Conservative peer to the key role of EU commissioner for financial services.

Sterling fell further this morning as political leaders headed to Scotland to encourage a 'no' vote.

The discount on Julie Dean's Schroder UK Growth investment trust has jumped sharply in the last few days following the announcement of her exit from the group.