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Ros Altmann has been named as the next pensions minister, replacing Steve Webb.

Investors cheered last week's election result, but an EU referendum and SNP agitators could have major implications for markets this year. Six wealth managers analyse the possible impact.

Lindsell Train co-founder Nick Train has said his runaway performance is not preventing him from maintaining an "exceptionally bullish" stance on global and UK equities.

Mismatched timeframes across the investment industry are leading managers to obsess over equity volatility according to James Budden, director of retail marketing and distribution at Baillie Gifford

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged new Prime Minister David Cameron to undertake a 'fundamental reform' of Britain's relationship with Europe.

China's central bank has cut interest rates for the third time in six months as it tries to shore up its slowing economy in the face of low inflation and a cooling property market.

The Conservative party's election victory means it has been given a mandate to renegotiate the UK's role in Europe, according to Jupiter vice chairman Edward Bonham Carter.

David Cameron has said the Conservatives will govern "as a party of one nation" over the next five years, as well as delivering on their promise to hold an in-out referendum on EU membership.

Domestically-oriented stocks have helped power significant gains for UK markets this morning, as investors responded positively to news of a Conservative election win.

Neil Woodford has questioned the viability of the British electoral system following the surprisingly decisive result of yesterday's general election.