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Howard Cunningham, portfolio manager within the fixed income team at Newton Investment Management, says although credit spreads are now lower, investors should not dismiss corporate bonds.

Hargreaves Lansdown reported declining margins on its Vantage platform last week, but can it really tackle the bigger issue of plummeting returns on client cash? Dan Jones looks at the conundrum facing the platform.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has hinted interest rates could rise in the spring of next year as the UK economy continues to recover from one of the worst downturns it has ever faced.

Scottish wealth manager Turcan Connell Asset Management has started to launch private OEICs for its wealthiest clients in a bid to improve tax efficiency, as well as attract more high net worth customers.

The Prime Minister is under pressure from senior MPs to call on the Queen to speak out against Scottish independence, as fears over a 'yes' vote grow.

Outsourcing company Quindell has won a court battle against a short-seller which caused its share price to dive 40% earlier this year.

The upcoming Scottish referendum may be providing an unexpected boost to the index-linked gilt market as a lack of supply and investor caution fuel a strong rally in the space.

Whitechurch Securities has moved to sell clients' positions in the Schroder UK Opportunities fund following Julie Dean's exit from the group.

Charles Stanley has warned its next round of results will miss market expectations as the business continues to feel the squeeze on its commission income, while in a separate move it said it had sold Henry Dixon's Matterley fund to Miton Group.

Sterling tumbled in overnight trading and was poised for further losses today after the latest poll showed Scotland is on course for independence.