Slumping technology giants erased gains on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday.

The FSA is being accused of misinterpreting a "simple" European directive in a move advisers say could have huge implications for the protection industry.

Unless you have been asleep under a rock (hopefully not a Northern Rock), you will not be surprised to hear that these are unprecedented times for financial markets. Global financial markets have been terrifyingly volatile over the past couple of months....

Stock market shocks in recent months have seen anxious investors unsure where to safeguard their capital as the economy grinds to a halt and the 'credit crunch' continues to bite.

Secured loan provider Prestige Finance has become the latest addition to the Mortgage Times' secured loans panel, increasing the number of lenders to seven.

The current financial climate has resulted in growing uncertainty regarding the use of structured products. With once-trusted institutions hitting serious difficulties, consumers are increasingly concerned about the security of their investments; advisers...

The number of critical illness (CI) claims declined due to non-disclosure at insurer Zurich dropped significantly in 2008 compared with the previous two years.

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) is piloting a series of study groups to help its members prepare for the CII Diploma in Financial Planning exams, starting with the JO2 Trusts exam.

Skandia has announced it is cutting prices across its protection range by an average of 17.5% as well as making a number of product enhancements.

The CII has issued a redundancy guide to assist members concerned about losing their job in what it calls a "failing" economic climate.