Expats are feeling the effects of the credit crunch abroad yet 60% believe their economic situation is better than in the UK, according to Halifax International.

Friends Provident International (FPI) has identified a need for client education on critical illness cover in the Middle East as it launches a protection product into the region.

Friends Provident International (FPI) has identified a need for client education on critical illness cover in the Middle East as it launches a protection product into the region.

The Bank of England has begun a £2bn auction to buy gilts from investment institutions.

New Star Global Financials manager Guy de Blonay will join Henderson.

The multi-manager market will be in decline for the next two years, but the sector will benefit from an increased market share, suggests Skandia Investment Group (SIG).

The FSA's director of treating customers fairly (TCF), Sarah Wilson, is stepping down, as the regulator starts visiting firms to ensure they are implementing the principles.

The aggregate funding position of the 7800 defined benefit funds monitored by the Pension Protection Fund worsened to a record £218.7bn deficit last month.

The FSA has banned Anthony Abiona - trading as Renbe Associates - for failing to act with honesty and integrity, after he misled the regulator and submitted false and misleading information to lenders.

Investor confidence in the stock market is showing little sign of returning, research suggests.