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Banking giant HSBC's strong profitability could allow the group to "materially" increase its dividend, a City analyst suggests.

Liontrust is revamping its fund range by merging two UK portfolios and renaming its entire suite of products.

J.P. Morgan global CIO of fixed income Bob Michele believes the current environment for bond investors is the best in his 30-year career, as borrowers display an unprecedented commitment to repay debt.

It is "unlikely" the UK economy will plunge into a double dip recession next year, says Henderson's head of equities Bill McQuaker.

Japan's Government has intervened in the currency for the first time in six years after the yen hit a 15-year high against the US dollar.

Sam Catalano and Giles Money have joined Schroders as portfolio managers on its global equities team.

BlackRock's chief equity strategist Bob Doll remains resolutely positive on the US economy, predicting 2% GDP growth despite a surge in double dip fears.

The FTSE 100 is flat this morning, up 6.26 points (0.11%) at 5573.67, with retailer Next leading the index's gainers following today's profit announcement.

Credit Suisse has joined the UK ETF market, launching 45 funds on the London Stock Exchange.

Ignis' head of global funds and asset allocation is to run Marlborough's new Emerging Markets trust.