1st Exchange has acquired software distributor N4 Solutions (N4) as the provider says the RDR is driving the need for more efficient technology.

The FTSE 100 fell into negative territory in early trading today as jittery investors await details of today's emergency Budget.

The disgruntled football fan who confronted David Beckham after England's uninspiring 0-0 draw against Algeria on Friday works as a mortgage adviser in south-east London.

A certified financial planner is threatening to quit the "mafia-like" CII after it warned it would take disciplinary action against him unless he supplies full CPD records.

The Government said today it will undertake a consultation period before setting up three new bodies as part of a radical shake-up of financial services regulation.

Former enterprise tsar Lord Alan Sugar has launched a stinging attack on the proposed increase in CGT, claiming it will have a "devastating effect" on businesses.

Retail sales defied analysts' forecasts in May to increase 0.6%, as consumer spending was boosted by the World Cup.

IFA consolidator Perspective Financial Group has announced its 15th acquisition with the purchase of Essex-based Wingham Wyatt.

Developers of a new platform comparison service claim it will render the debate on rebates "academic" and increase market competition.

George Osborne will today set out plans for the biggest shake-up of economic regulation since 1997.