Investment

Angus Tulloch and others have signed an open letter declaring independence is in Scotland's economic interest, but prime minister David Cameron has cautioned on the possible impact on Scottish financial services.

Year-on-year aggregate dividend growth from UK companies slowed to a sluggish 1.2% in the second quarter, according to Capita Asset Services.

‘I am surprised at the market reaction to current geopolitical risk’

Why Talib Sheikh's fund has 1,600 holdings

Inflows to European loans have never been stronger, but some investors have been deterred by loose credit standards and terms skewed in the issuer's favour. Lyxor Asset Management UK's Thierry de Vergnes investigates the pros and cons.

Innovate to accumulate

Demand for Neil Woodford's fund has helped make the UK equity income sector the best-selling category for a second month in a row.

HSBC has vowed to fight a $250m (£151m) lawsuit brought against it over its alleged involvement in the Keydata scandal.

The PSigma Income fund has lost £100m as clients including its largest backer redeemed holdings ahead of Bill Mott's retirement.

Premier Asset Management has agreed a £10m deal with Elcot Capital Management which could see it acquire up to half the firm from private equity backer Electra.