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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.

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.

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 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.

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

Embattled sector tipped to struggle for some time to come

Oil majors can rebound