A laptop containing the personal details of 122 former directors of now-bankrupt companies has been stolen, the Insolvency Service reveals today.

Chirin Capital is set to launch the Chirin Asia Absolute Alpha fund.

F&C is to add an income share class to its Paras Anand-led European fund, whilst also adopting the use of derivatives as permitted under UCITS III.

The number of mortgages available to intermediaries has increased by over 15% in August, according to research from Trigold.

Offshore law firm Appleby is extending its global network with offices in Dubai and Zurich.

The MPC could be set to slash interest rates in October, according to New Star's chief economist, Simon Ward.

Professional Adviser is partnering with the adnitor UK Platform Awards, organised by CWC Research, which seek to recognise excellence not just for the platforms but also advisers and software and service providers.

Gordon Brown has played a pivotal role in Lloyds TSB's approach to buy HBOS, according to reports.

The Bank of England has extended its special liquidity scheme until the end of January next year.

Spa ETF has signed an agreement with NYSE Euronext and Portuguese bank Caixa-Banco de Investimento, to list and distribute the first ETF in Portugal.