Standard Life

Nimmo's trust top of sector over decade

Will close on 14 January

Ceremony held on 17 November

Investors have stayed away from ethical funds as they supposedly have to give up returns in order to be ‘socially conscious'. Hardeep Tawakley reports

Volatility created attractive entry point

With passive vehicles once again in the spotlight as the price war hots up, managers explain how they use the products and comment on the expanding smart-beta marketplace

A new industry initiative aiming to improve liquidity in the fixed income market has gone live under the title Neptune, supported by 42 banks and investment firms.

The news the government and the FCA are to launch a major review into consumer access to financial advice has been widely welcomed.

Shares in Standard Life fell 3% in early morning trading as half yearly results revealed a drop in annuities sales had hit the Edinburgh-based group's profits.

Graham Mudie has joined Aviva Investors' sales teams from Standard Life Investments, as chief executive Euan Munro continues to recruit from his former company.