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

US stocks have weathered a 7% slump for Dubai's leading index and are back in the black.

ISAs should be made tax-free to kick-start a culture of savings and help people prepare for retirement, says Fidelity.

HSBC is launching a discretionary portfolio service for high net worth clients which will provide access to a range of asset classes.

Succession has appointed Ray Pierce, formerly of American Express and the Bluefin Group, as non executive chairman.

An Essex-based mortgage broker has been banned by the FSA for failing to conduct satisfactory fact-finds and delivering unsuitable advice.

Fears are growing over Britain's exposure to the financial turmoil in the stricken Arab state of Dubai, reports the Daily Mail.

Nucleus has passed the £1bn barrier in assets under administration, the IFA-owned wrap announced today.

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

Investors are flocking to the "promised land" of absolute return funds (ARFs) as the sector catches up with the corporate bond market, Old Broad Street Research (OBSR) says.