Invesco Perpetual

Henderson chief economist Simon Ward believes there is more than a 50% chance of a hike in interest rates by the end of the year, as the MPC looks to curb rising inflationary pressures.

Invesco Perpetual's European equity income specialist Katharina Hoyland is leaving the group to concentrate on her family.

Jupiter is planning a global emerging markets fund for Kathryn Langridge, who is joining the firm after a three-year stint at Lloyd George.

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Perpetual Income & Growth Investment trust (Pigit) has postponed its issue of B shares because of uncertain market conditions.

Invesco Perpetual's Neil Woodford, one of the largest investors in UK water companies, has warned the regulator's tough pricing risks driving shareholders away from the industry.

Continued appeal of bond funds in UK market evident in latest figures from Lipper FMI

Groups in UK Equity Income & Growth sector deliver strong returns over the past year, with top performers benefitting from purchasing cyclical stocks

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