It has been a hectic year for investors, with the eurozone debacle driving core bond yields to record lows, while equity markets were buffeted by fears over China and the US.
Investec has reported its results for the half year to 30 September, a period which saw its business impacted by a depreciation in the South African rand.
European markets were flat in mid-morning trading today as investors paused for breath amid fresh rumours Spain is about to request an official bailout.
Schroders is to change the name of its £74m Medical Discovery fund as it brings the fund in line with competitors.
Guinness Asset Management has launched a new share class for its Global Equity Income fund, offering a TER of 0.74% that it says is the lowest in its IMA peer group.