A joint investigation by the UK, the US and Australia to identify those using offshore tax havens to hide wealth has uncovered more than 100 people.

Britain's recovery is gathering momentum on the back of a "stunning" resurgence in manufacturing, economists said, as advertising spending - another economic bellwether - bounced back to levels not seen since the recession struck.

The Co-op could require taxpayer support for its banking arm after the business had its credit rating downgraded by Moody's, which warned the mutual faced losses that it might not be able to afford.

Some bonds and bond proxies are looking overvalued, pointing to a "very visible bubble", according to Cazenove multi-manager Robin McDonald.

Standard Life has appointed Innes Miller into the newly-created role of head of adviser business solutions propositions.

More than half of advisers believe pensions invested in lifestyle funds are riskier than they were twelve months ago, as a result of speculation about a bubble in the bond market.

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Karl Hartey, managing director of Applewood Wealth Management, is set to take part in the notorious Gumball 3000 rally across Europe later this month.

Aegon-owned distribution arms Positive Solutions and Origen have posted a combined loss of £1.7m in 2013 Q1 results released today.

Global investors are feeling bullish about the prospect of further stockmarket gains this year, and are also favouring precious metals despite recent price falls, according to the Franklin Templeton Global Investor Sentiment survey.