Corporate bonds remain popular with investors according to FundsNetwork, despite IMA figures showing net retail outflows for the sector of £11.8m in October.

London's leading shares have started the day positively as investors shake off concerns surrounding the fallout from Dubai.

US shares dipped into negative territory in early trading as the after-shock of Dubai's debt mountain disclosure continues to shake world markets.

Lloyds Banking Group has launched a record-breaking £13.5bn rights issue at a near-40% discount as part of a massive fund raising to strengthen its balance sheet, reports The Telegraph.

Warren Buffett's investment firm Berkshire Hathaway has revealed it owns new stakes in Nestle and Exxon Mobil.