Investment

Investors will find their choice of platforms has halved in as little as ten years' time, according to FundsNetwork advisory services head Jon Everill.

The pace of UK growth picked up again over the summer months, according to latest estimates, but AXA IM has suggested the recovery may be shortlived if Scotland votes for independence in September.

The most pressing issue for the remainder of the third quarter will be the Federal Reserve's objective of reinforcing its optimal control framework in the face of higher inflationary pressures.

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.

The Investment Management Association has highlighted the scale of any regulatory changes that may be necessary if Scotland votes for independence, after revealing 11% of total fund industry AUM is now run by Scottish-based groups.

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.

Scottish advisers are overwhelmingly against an independent Scotland, according to figures from a Personal Finance Society (PFS) poll.

Investors in all parts of the UK will face increased costs if Scotland votes for independence, Hargreaves Lansdown has warned.

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