Economics / Markets

Optimistic UK investors expect to achieve 8% returns over the next 12 months despite most eyeing low risk-low reward assets for their portfolios, according to research.

ShareSoc, the UK proxy group for individual shareholders, has launched an action group to represent the interests of unhappy Alliance Trust investors and urge the board to launch a strategic review.

Bracing for a Brexit? Six wealth managers' post-election analysis

Banker's Umbrella's election message: Be grateful you're not Finnish

Fund managers give their views on the key issues impacting global asset classes and outline how they are positioning portfolios.

Labour leader Ed Miliband, Lib Dem head Nick Clegg and UKIP's Nigel Farage have today all resigned as their parties look to have suffered election defeat at the hands of the Conservatives.

Neil Woodford has questioned the viability of the British electoral system following the surprisingly decisive result of the general election.

Hopes, fears, nonchalance: Advisers react to the election results

The FTSE led by financials has gained over 100 points and the pound is up 1.3% against the dollar this morning as the general election result points to a surprise majority for the Conservatives.

Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider Curtis Banks has floated on the AIM stock exchange with a market capitalisation of £85m.