Ministers are considering suing the two directors who negotiated Sir Fred Goodwin's £16.9m pension amid claims they may have misled RBS executives and the Government over the payment, according to The Telegraph .

The Dow Jones closed 2.48% up yesterday after another strong session for financials, adding 178.73 points to reach 7,396.70.

Aviva Investors is considering the launch of a European Equity fund for UK investors.

Advisers feel the clarity of equity release plans needs improving, according to Bridgewater Equity Release.

I think I'm going to go and spend the rest of my life huddled up in a ball in a dark corner, not eating and drinking and not exposing my body to any external elements.

Sir Fred Goodwin has returned a £3m lump sum from his pension fund.

Friends Provident International's (FPI) new business sales grew by 13% to £210m in 2008, as the group continues to prioritise its international expansion.

US stocks rose on Tuesday following news housebuilders were far busier than anticipated in February.

Advisers are being encouraged to take advantage of an apparent "fragility" in the life sector.

Witan Investment Services is offering free share dealing on new lump sum ISA investments into Witan and Witan Pacific Investment Trusts until 30 April.