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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.

Old Mutual Global Investors' Richard Buxton has highlighted a series of global shocks which could hit equity markets over the next few months as investors return from their seasonal breaks.

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.

Wealth managers are moving client assets out of Scotland as concerns over the result of the 18 September referendum grow, according to reports.

Japan's benchmark Topix index has closed at its highest level since 2008 as a stronger US dollar sends the yen on a downwards path once again.