Jon Maguire, the chairman of under-fire cru Investment Management, has taken time out from trying to sort out the back-lash from the suspension of his Arch cru fund range to challenge Madonna to a debate on her plans to adopt a second child from Malawi....

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut eurozone interest rates to a record low of 1.5%.

Five directors of a property investment group have been sentenced to jail after admitting they had defrauded investors of millions of pounds.

Advisers are calling on trade bodies to ensure they overpower the banks and take the reins in training and bringing new blood into the industry.

Norwich Union Life says its service and commitment to advisers will "in no way" be affected after announcing as many as 1,390 jobs could be cut, including 800 permanent employees.

Jersey has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Ireland, following deals signed between France and the UK earlier this month.

The number of live mortgage schemes has climbed for the first time in eight months, figures from sourcing firm Mortgage Brain suggest.

James Hay has delivered a 40% increase in the number of discounted funds available through its Investment Centre.

AXA is withdrawing initial commissions on its group pensions as part of changes to its pensions business model.

Nationwide Building Society has revealed a 'surprising' jump in house prices in March, with prices increasing 0.9%.