Nucleus CEO David Ferguson has stressed the wrap's ownership structure will remain unchanged after its rights issue which is progressing ahead of schedule.

Prime Minster David Cameron has warned China it must correct its trade imbalance amid concern the country is deliberately devaluing its currency to boost exports.

Novia has appointed former Cofunds national sales manager Paul Rose as regional sales manager for the North East.

The UK's trade deficit narrowed marginally in September but the improvement was tempered by a slowdown in manufacturing.

Gold prices have hit another record high on the back of Euro sovereign debt concerns and inflation worries.

Global emerging market (GEM) funds are increasing in popularity as less risk-averse investors seek higher returns, suggests the latest monthly figures from Cofunds.

Consolidation vehicle Perspective Financial Group has acquired North West-based Applewood Wealth Management.

The head of an IFA firm has issued a warning to people taking out critical illness plans after his policies failed to pay out following the death of his daughter.

Towry head of marketing Peter Foster says the wealth manager might not launch its IPO for another 18 months and has disputed an estimate valuing the firm at £500m.

The FSA has been warned new commodities ETFs launched by investment banks pose a danger to the metal markets.