AWD Chase de Vere has appointed Carl Pimlott as head of professional development and training to prepare for the RDR.

Towergate Financial has launched a range of active multi-asset portfolios (MAPs), to be managed by Cazenove Capital.

Deflation in Japan has accelerated at its fastest pace since 1970, threatening the recovery of the world's second largest economy.

Unemployment in the Eurozone hit 10% last month - the first time it has reached this level since the introduction of the single currency.

London's leading blue chip index gained slightly in early trading despite heavy losses from US technology stocks overnight.

GERMANY has triggered a near-panic flight from southern European debt markets by warning that there will be no EU bail-outs, even though it fears the region's economic crisis has turned dangerous and could prove "fatal" for the entire eurozone, reports...

Sanlam UK has revealed plans to form partnerships with 40 IFA firms by 2012 and help transform their business models for the RDR.

Applewood Wealth Management is targeting £100m in additional assets over a 12-month acquisition spree.

Close has appointed Paul Chambers chief financial officer of its asset management division.

Aviva has launched an Adviser Academy Fellowship to recognise advisers who have made a significant contribution to raising professional standards.