Hargreaves Lansdown's resilient yearly results are a testimony to the firm's business model and its constant engagement with clients, Stephen Lansdown believes.
M&G's Richard Woolnough says corporate bonds remain cheap despite the recent rally, with investment grade spreads now at ‘typical' recession levels.
US stocks pushed ahead after a report showed a revival in manufacturing activity in August after a year and a half of contraction.
Hargreaves Lansdown has added the Liontrust European Absolute Return fund to its Wealth 150 list.
Baring Asset Management has appointed Kommera Chakradhar Reddy as head of India equities, with a view to launching further funds in the region.
Jupiter has appointed Ben Surtees as manager of its Asian fund, replacing Philip Ehrmann.
UK blue chip shares fell following the Bank Holiday weekend as investors locked in profits from miners.
River and Mercantile is launching new Global Equity and Global Opportunities funds for former Newton manager Alex Stanic in October.
The IMA is to close the UK Zeros sector on 30 September and move the five funds into the Specialist category.
US blue chip stocks edged up in early exchanges, echoing gains in stock markets across Europe and Asia.