Jupiter and New Star founder John Duffield looks set to launch his third fund business, registering the name Hyde Park Asset Management.

Unbiased.co.uk has launched a 'find a solicitor' search tool enabling consumers to seek legal advice alongside the financial guidance of an IFA.

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

Free seminars on selling and valuing IFA businesses are being launched for advisers across West Yorkshire and the North.

Senior Miton figures will support Lloyds' debt for equity swap with Midas Capital, according to the company's Global and Extra Income funds manager Sam Liddle.

Ofqual has approved the amendments made to the ifs School of Finance's level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) ensuring it meets all FSA requirements.

The Obama administration is drawing up plans to disclose the conditions of the 19 biggest banks in the country, according to senior administration officials, as it tries to restore confidence in the financial system without unnerving investors.

A policyholders support group has launched a High Court challenge against the Treasury for its failure to adequately compensate victims of the near collapse of insurance mutual Equitable Life nine years ago.

The FTSE 100 has dropped more than 13 points (0.35%) this morning to 3,975.18 after financials and property companies dragged the index.

Investors in SIPPs and SASSs should find it easier to remortgage commercial property within their portfolio following changes to tax rules.