Markets

ON UK INCOME

European markets rose in early trading as investors awaited a meeting on Greece's future and possible anti-crisis action from policymakers.

Former Polly Peck International (PPI) owner Asil Nadir has been found guilty of stealing a total of more than £5.5m from the company in 1989 and 1990.

Billionaire investor George Soros has become one the biggest backers of Manchester United Football Club after buying a near 8% stake in its listed shares.

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling has written an open letter to his successor George Osborne warning he must change course on the economy now or cause "immeasurable damage".

Robin McDonald, co-head of the multi-manager range at Cazenove, has said investors should not hold out for further stimulus from the Federal Reserve as he believes it has ceased its policy to weaken the US dollar.

Photos of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)'s 'most wanted' tax evaders have been posted online to prompt the public to report them.

Former Architas multi-manager Richard Philbin has joined Hampshire-based asset manager Hasley Investment Management.

SMART MONEY

Fidelity is to rename Aruna Karunathilake's £167m UK Aggressive fund to better reflect its investment style.