M&G Investments has regained its number one position on the Pridham fund sales list, knocking BlackRock off the top spot.

Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway has reported a rise in profits of 46% in the second quarter following big gains from the firm's investment portfolios.

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has made a bullish prediction London's leading share index will break through its all-time high over the next 12 months.

Philip Gibbs will hand over managerial responsibilities for the Jupiter Second Split trust to Miles Geldard this November, the company's board has announced.

Butterfield Bank has added to its fund research capabilities, announcing a double hire to strengthen its asset management team.

The Bank of England (BoE) has held interest rates for the 53rd consecutive month and opted not to increase the size of its £375bn QE programme at its July meeting.

Group works to reassure investors after key departures.

The Federal Reserve has given little suggestion of a forthcoming slowdown in its quantitative easing programme despite economic data continuing to improve.

Bond fund manager John Anderson is set to leave J.P. Morgan (JPM) after being told his future at the group remains uncertain.

Wealth managers and asset managers have led the pack in early morning trading after a number of companies delivered positive updates to the market.