The shortlist for this year's Fund Services Awards has been revealed, showing who is in the running for a coveted accolade.

Iain Stealey, co-manager with Nick Gartside of the JPM Strategic Bond fund, looks at what lies ahead for fixed income investors in an environment of changing monetary policy.

Wealth manager and stockbroker WH Ireland has reported strong profit growth in the six months to May, as it refocuses its business and withdraws from third party administration.

The prospect of a 'regulatory dividend' for advisory firms - proposed by the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) - has been all but ruled out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Global shares and US treasury yields fell on Thursday and Friday while gold soared as investors sought safety following a passenger jet crash in Ukraine.

Walker Crips Group has reported a boost to revenues over the last quarter, and says it expects its new recruits will continues to drive future growth.

Aviva's platform has said it is on course to achieve profitability in 2016 and its target of £6bn in AUM by the end of the year, after assets doubled in the last 12 months.

Skagen has lost a member of the team running its property fund, while seeing a new addition to its Nordic and global equity desk.

Investment Week's Fund Manager of the Year Awards, held on Thursday at the Royal Albert Hall, saw the funds industry celebrate the success of its most talented managers.

Liontrust multi-manager John Husselbee explains what lesson investors should take from the Tour de France in their hunt for consistent returns.