UK

Beware Greek schadenfreude

River & Mercantile's Philip Rodrigs has said there is "genuine strength" in the UK economy, which is reflected in small-cap companies extending their reach throughout the UK.

Deutsche Bank could move parts of its business from the UK to Germany if a referendum ends the UK's membership of the European Union.

Ex- Gartmore manager Nigel Kennett, whose Canlife UK Equity portfolio has one of the industry's largest overweights to BG Group, is considering buying Jupiter to replace the natural gas giant.

RWC's income managers Ian Lance and Nick Purves are continuing to run significant cash weightings in their portfolios on the view markets are "more than 20% overvalued".

Britain's foreign secretary Philip Hammond has echoed Bank of England Governor Mark Carney's calls for a 'fast' referendum on Britain's place in the EU.

Inflation: The elephant in the room

The return of inflation

The Conservative party's election victory means it has been given a mandate to renegotiate the UK's role in Europe, according to Jupiter vice chairman Edward Bonham Carter.

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels," said supermodel Kate Moss, who is not often credited for her insights into policy making.