UK equities

Official figures showing UK corporates' share of GDP is at its lowest level since 1984 cast doubt on claims that UK plc will drive the economic recovery, Citigroup analysts have suggested.

A growing focus on short-term fund performance combined with shorter market cycles is prompting professional investors to protect themselves by raising cash positions.

Philip Rodrigs is to take over as manager of the Investec UK Alpha fund as the group expands the scope of his mandate.

James Henderson has managed Henderson Global Investors' UK Equity Income fund since 2005, taking on the mandate after a long spell at the asset manager.

FOUR Capital Partners' UK team have been boosting exposure to cyclical companies that were sold off in last summer's market correction.

Tom Dobell, manager of M&G's £8bn Recovery fund, has revealed two stocks he wishes he had never added to the portfolio.

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and 17 former directors, including former CEO Fred Goodwin, have been hit with a £2.4bn legal claim from a group of investors.

Shares in beleaguered video games retailer GAME plunged by two-thirds in early trading after it warned shareholders stakes may be worthless.

Natalie Kenway asks River and Mercantile how it has endured one of the worst recessions of our times, emerging with rising revenues and record AUM.

In the latest Conjecture debate, our panelists from Aberdeen Asset Management, MFS Investment Management, S&P Capital IQ and Threadneedle Investments discussed UK Equity.