Consumers will be confused and alienated from financial advice due to the multiple distribution streams proposed in the RDR, experts say.

The Dow Jones shot up on opening today, following the news Chrysler has staved off bankruptcy.

Almost 60% of financial service firms plan to reduce graduate recruitment, according to new research.

Liontrust's assets under management have plunged £2.8bn over the past year following a troubled time for the group, during which star managers Jeremy Lang and William Pattison resigned.

John Charcol has warned that the recent rise in swap rates will be 'the straw that breaks the camel's back' - forcing lenders to increase the cost of their fixed rate mortgages over the coming days.

Professional Adviser has linked with the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) to allow advisers reading the publication to accrue CPD points.

A joint two year scheme between the Personal Finance Society (PFS) and Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) has been hailed a success.

The FSA has banned North London broker Akin Johnson for systems and controls failings which led to at least eight mortgage applications being submitted to lenders containing false and misleading information.

The FSA is concerned about the way insurers are treating customers who bought mortgage protection products, it has been revealed.

Around 85,000 savers who hold Keydata Investment Services' capital protected investment plans have been reassured their money is safe, according to The Daily Telegraph.