Bank of England

Hannah Brenton analyses the latest inflation predictions

George Osborne has said the Bank of England's new Financial Policy Committee must provide "consistent messages" so it does not risk jeopardising the economic recovery.

There was no clear preference among contributors as to what the Bank of England's role should be, but the most popular option was to give it a dual mandate to target inflation and employment.

This week contributors reject the idea schemes should lend directly to businesses, give cautious backing to DC investment strategies and shrug off the failure of the Wheels case.

The Chancellor has announced an updated remit for the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, in a move to boost growth through "monetary activism".

As speculation over the budget intensifies, PP brings you the latest hints, tips and rumours.

Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King said last night the pound is now "properly valued" in a move to halt its slide.

Mark Carney's arrival at the Bank of England will prompt a fresh round of monetary policy with "no let-up" for pension funds already struggling with low interest rates, the former deputy governor of the Bank told delegates.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has said inflation may remain above the 2% target for the next two years, in part due to sterling weakness.

SWIP's James Carver looks at opportunities in absolute return funds.