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US equity funds saw the highest outflow on record in February, according to data from The Investment Association (IA), while UK equity funds posted their largest outflow since 2008.

The FTSE 100 has fallen 1.3% as geopolitical tensions and yesterday's tech sell-off put fresh pressure on UK stocks.

The outlook for dividend growth in the UK remains positive, underpinned by relatively low payout ratios, strong corporate balance sheets, and a steady economic recovery, which should support UK equities over the coming months.

The fact that the FTSE 100 finally eclipsed its previous closing high from December 1999 made for interesting headlines recently, but this does not tell the whole story, according to Franklin Templeton's Ben Russon.

The Treasury Select Committee has called for an inquiry into the initiation of a criminal investigation over the Bank of England's financial crisis liquidity auctions.

As inflation in the UK hits zero for the first time on record, industry experts share their views on what this means for the UK economy and investors.

UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation continued its precipitous fall in February, dropping more than expected to hit zero for the first time.

Another group of shareholders in Tesco is preparing legal action against the food retailer following its accounting blunder late last year.

The FTSE 100 remained above the 7,000 mark early on Monday after closing at a fresh record high last week.