London shares rose slightly in early trading, with markets still affected by weaker than expected US jobs data.

Liontrust has promoted Simon Hildrey to marketing and communications director following Rob Page's resignation in September.

OBSR has awarded the GLG UK Select fund, managed by John White and Jason Mackay, an A rating.

T. Bailey has appointed Peter Letley as CEO on a permanent basis following his temporary two-month stint in the role.

The FTSE 100 has experienced its best ever quarter, posting the biggest three-month gains in its 25-year history.

Gartmore has poached John Bennett's three-strong European investment team from GAM to assist the manager when he joins the group in January.

Thames River and Jupiter have unveiled new offshore launches to the UK and European market.

GAM is closing its European Systematic Value & Income fund today ahead of manager Ross Hollyman's move to Liontrust at the start of next year.

Neptune has grown its assets under management to over £4bn following four years of month-on-month net inflows.

The Dow Jones shed 0.36% in early trading today as sales of existing US homes fell in August for the first time in four months.