Public debt remains at a post-war record according to official figures released today, but the data also suggest the economy is stabilising, head of macroeconomics at PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC) says.

Five mortgage and loan arrears mediation companies have founded a new trade association.

The FSA has written to the chief executives of major insurance brokers and investment firms repeating its concerns over what it calls the ‘unacceptable' handling of clients' money and assets.

Zurich is launching a campaign to help advisers perform financial fitness tests on customers.

The FSA has fined and banned a Bolton-based mortgage and insurance broker after discovering he had no relevant financial qualifications or experience.

The Financial Services and Skills Council (FSSC) is undergoing structural change to include specialist sector boards, says interim chief executive Liz Field.

UK inflation rose at the fastest annual pace for three quarters in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Fund managers have backed Cadbury's decision to accept Kraft's new increased bid for the confectioner.

HDC Training is launching a series of study sessions to help advisers prepare for Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Diploma exams.

Mark Jones has joined LV= as head of protection to drive the firm's New Year expansion plans.