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Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) shares were among the top risers this morning after it confirmed it will move its operations to London should Scotland vote to become independent.

Threadneedle's Richard Stevens is to leave the firm at the end of the month, handing over his trio of government bond funds to other members of his team, Investment Week can reveal.

Old Mutual Global Investors' Richard Buxton has highlighted a series of global shocks which could hit equity markets over the next few months as investors return from their seasonal breaks.

Kames Capital's David Roberts has warned delaying an interest rate hike any longer could cause the kind of inflationary shock last seen in the UK more than thirty years ago.

Rathbones' David Coombs has bought into commercial property for the first time, seeking to avoid the usual pitfalls by utilising a number of less mainstream options and closed-ended vehicles.

A ‘yes' vote in the Scottish referendum could see Standard Life move its pensions, investment and other long-term savings operations out of the country, the company has said.

The UK financial services industry's hand in European Union negotiations has been strengthened by the surprise appointment of a Conservative peer to the key role of EU commissioner for financial services.

Investors will find their choice of platforms has halved in as little as ten years' time, according to FundsNetwork advisory services head Jon Everill.

Sterling fell further this morning as political leaders headed to Scotland to encourage a 'no' vote.

The discount on Julie Dean's Schroder UK Growth investment trust has jumped sharply in the last few days following the announcement of her exit from the group.