Gold today hit an all-time high price of $1,043.77 per ounce after a dip in the dollar boosted the attractiveness of metals to investors.

IFAs will now be able to access real-time information about all their new individual pensions business under one roof, cutting the time spent on administration.

Aviva is looking to expand into the Indonesian market over the next year as its growth decelerates slightly in China.

The UK pension system needs to undergo a series of drastic reforms to drive out consumer confusion and encourage savers, says Aviva.

More than 300 homeowners have been given the green light to sue Barclays and Bank of Scotland over mortgages which forced repayments as much as four times the cost of their properties.

UK industrial output fell 2.5% in August, its biggest slump since January, says the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Aviva's UK life and general businesses will be combined under the sole leadership of UK CEO Mark Hodges.

House prices climbed £2,500 in September in the fastest rise over three-months since the height of the property boom, according to the Halifax.

Two thirds of over 50s plan to up their ISA equity investments, following the increase in limits today.

Simon Chamberlain's new consolidation vehicle Succession Advisory Services has signed up Arden Court Wealth Management to its business model transition scheme.