Former Newton Investment Management chief executive Colin Harris has joined the board of AIM-listed wealth manager Brooks Macdonald.

A memory world record holder has put together his top tips for financial advisers bidding to reach Level 4 by the end of 2012.

Hopes of a strong Q2 earnings season boosted investor sentiment on Tuesday, helping the FTSE to triple-digit gains.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) needs to have its own staff and offices to head off criticism it lacks independence, outgoing boss Sir Alan Budd says.

FSA proposals designed to make mortgage borrowing safer for consumers may in fact make it more difficult for people to get on the property ladder, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) says.

The FSA is proposing imposing affordability tests for all mortgages and making lenders ultimately responsible for assessing a consumer's ability to pay.

Plans to double the minimum compensation levels for account holders in the EU to €100,000 if their bank collapses were unveiled today by the European Commission (EC).

IFA back-office provider 1st Exchange has linked with Octopus Investments to provide a bulk valuation service to advisers.

Sesame Bankhall Group finance director Mark Wadelin has retired after 13 years with the company.

House prices fell for the third consecutive month in June as the market recovery showed further signs of faltering, according to the Halifax.