UK

CPI annual inflation fell to 3.4% in February, down from 3.6% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics.

THE BIG QUESTION

The government has launched a scheme to help small businesses access cheaper finance through discounts on loans.

The Office for Budget Responsibility will revise up its growth forecasts for the UK economy in Wednesday's Budget, the FT reports.

FINANCIAL CRISIS

After a volatile start to 2012, equity markets have staged a prolonged rally in recent weeks.

A fund manager's age does have an effect on whether they should outperform, with those in their early 40s most likely to beat their peers, according to research from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership's(SWIP) multi-manager team.

GOSLING'S GROUSE

Three advisers argue the case for investment trusts and reveal some of their favourites.

Suzi Edwards, senior manager in the Deloitte Stamp Tax Consultancy, examines the potential success of the proposed UK contractual fund against its European competitors for UK stamp tax purposes.