Fidelity FundsNetwork is launching a cash account which claims to reward advisers commission at no extra cost to their clients, whilst also paying the highest rate of interest offered by any platform.

American smaller companies outperformed their larger brethren over the three months to 18 August, according to Threadneedle.

UK house prices continued to tumble in August, falling by 1.9pc on the month, according to the Nationwide house price index.

Brit Insurance, the Lloyd's of London underwriter, will decide within the next six months whether to move its tax headquarters away from Britain, increasing pressure on the Government to act to stem a potential wave of corporate departures, The Times...

Henderson chief executive Roger Yates has announced he will step down in November, as the fund manager confirmed plans to establish a new holding company paying tax in the Republic of Ireland.

Leeds Building Society has re-launched its five-year fixed rate mortgage with lower rates and smaller fees.

Shares in London rallied after a sell off in early trading, with the FTSE 100 closing up 57.4 points (1.05%) to 5528.10.

IFA firms needs to behave like other businesses and put profitability ahead of turnover, according to Helm Godfrey managing director Bruce Wilson.

Consumers want simplified and motivational choices when selecting savings products, like a financial version of ‘Weight Watchers', according to research by Aegon.

Scottish Life has re-launched a range of support material for employers and advisers to help them set up and run successful salary sacrifice schemes.