SIPP provider James Hay has announced its intention to accept applications for protected rights into its entire product range from October 1 to coincide with the change in regulations.

London's share surge has been halted this morning after the LSE was forced to suspend trading due to a computer glitch.

Following Dawnay Day Quantum's management buyout - announced last week - the structured products provider has been renamed Quantum Asset Management (Quantum).

The future of Derbyshire Independent Financial Services (IFS) is uncertain following the news Nationwide is to merge with Derbyshire Building Society.

Jupiter Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-authorised Jupiter Merlin Funds Sicav.

Norwich Union has launched an Asia-Pacific bricks and mortar property fund it says will thrive in an economy with an ever-increasing global share.

Clive Cowdery's new Resolution Limited vehicle has hinted it could make a future offer for insurer Friends Provident.

Gartmore is proceeding with plans to roll out a suite of absolute return funds, the inaugural launch being a European offering.

Nationwide has today confirmed its intention to merge with the Derbyshire and Cheshire building societies.

The FSA has censured Coventry-based mortgage broker, Mr Mohammed Habib, for failing to ensure his customers received suitable advice.