The risk of deflation in the UK grew today after a key measure of inflation slumped to 0% for the first time in half a century.

China's central bank is calling for the US dollar to be replaced as the global reserve currency.

MPC member Danny Blanchflower has warned that the British economy may not recover this year, and repeated his view that unemployment is likely to climb above the three million mark.

Trading was mixed in London this morning as banks continued to climb on news of a $1trn toxic debt plan in the US, with the FTSE100 down 6.35 points (0.16%) to 3,946.46 by mid-morning.

Liontrust Asset Management has appointed in-house managers to replace duo Jeremy Lang and William Pattisson, who will leave the company next month, about nine months ahead of schedule.

Home sellers and estate agents have been warned they should be speaking with their home information pack (HIP) providers ahead of the changes that take place early next month.

As our industry recognises that distribution is a vital factor in its success or failure, the need is even greater to develop the next generation of trusted professional advisers if the sector is to meet even a proportion of its market potential.

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The markets soared stateside as the launch of the US government's programme to tackle banks' toxic debt prompted the Dow Jones to swell 275.90 (3.79%) to 7,554.28 by 11.31 EDT, continuing its two-week rally.

The number of certified financial planners (CFPs) in the UK has doubled in less than three years, according to the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP).