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Government borrowing hit a record high in September, with the biggest deficit for the month since records began in 1993.

IFA consolidator Perspective Financial Group is encouraging its firms to pursue chartered status as it believes the mark will represent the next step toward professionalism after RDR.

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Read George Osborne's full Spending Review statement to Parliament.

Chancellor George Osborne has criticised the regulation of banks under Labour and outlined plans to introduce a permanent annual levy.

A new video highlighting the importance of IFAs and the challenges facing the industry as a result of the RDR has been posted on YouTube.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson yesterday said he had "done everything" to help wantaway striker Wayne Rooney settle at the club, including giving him financial advice.

Societe Generale Private Banking (SGPB) Hambros has launched a new platform for intermediaries offering investment and private banking support for high net worth clients.

Advisers preparing for the RO6 component of the Diploma in Financial Planning have been offered online support by Zurich UK Life.