Norwich and Peterborough (N&P) building society's members have voted in favour of the merger between N&P and larger rival Yorkshire.

Oil prices fell by more than $3 a barrel yesterday as Libyan rebels gained more ground, lifting hopes that the source of Africa's biggest oil reserves could soon restart exports.

Equity markets are pricing in a double dip, high-yield looks attractive, and volatility of gold returns are likely to increase, according to head of investment strategy at Barclays Wealth, Kevin Gardiner.

The New Model Business Academy (NMBA) and consultancy firm New Adviser have launched a ‘fast track'programme to help advisers meet the RDR requirements in the 500 days left until 1 January 2013.

Advisers have just 500 days to meet the requirements of the RDR - or face finding another job - before the new rules come into force on 1 January 2013.

The UK's index of 100 leading shares fell 2.76% to below 5,000 this morning, as global markets showed no signs of shaking off fears the West is heading back into recession.

Jupiter said it will target wealth managers with the launch of a new share class across its unit trust range.

House prices will rise, workers are taxed more than they think, and the recovery is under threat from psychological scarring left by the financial crisis. Our round-up of the news from the nationals.

Norwich & Peterborough (N&P) building society has widened its investigation into advice by branch staff to include recommendations to invest in funds from JP Morgan, Standard Life and Legal & General.

Simplified advice poses a "systemic risk" to IFAs because it opens them up to mass compensation claims for unsuitable advice, according to Prudential.