UK

UK economic growth will slow down in the third quarter of the year, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research said, halving a previous estimate.

How will history judge Martin Wheatley after he stands down from the FCA? Realistically, history will not even remember him. It barely remembers any of his predecessors at the variety of regulators since the Financial Services Act came into force in 1986....

M&G Recovery fund manager Tom Dobell has said improved stock selection is helping his £4.5bn portfolio regain its poise this year following a period of significant underperformance.

Kames Capital's Martin Davis has called upon the ten largest asset managers in the UK to come to a joint agreement on the best way to articulate fund fees to investors.

Natixis Global Asset Management is seeking to broaden its UK OEIC range with the launch of UK equity and bond products.

Ratings agency FundCalibre marks its first anniversary this week, and a look at the site's most popular portfolios hints at the investment trends making themselves felt so far in 2015 - and potentially in the months to follow.

Miton Group has seen a return to net inflows in the first six months of 2015, helped by demand for its UK Value Opportunities fund, after significant outflows last year.

Liontrust has agreed a three-year deal with Oxford United football club which will see it become the main sponsor of the League Two side.

Turning point for monetary policy

Equity income strategies are set to remain in favour but dividend growth rather than headline yield is becoming increasingly important, according to Henderson High Income's David Smith.