Economics / Markets

One of the most influential Liberal Democrat members of the coalition has insisted the party will continue to argue for a mansion tax, targeting "unearned wealth".

Asian and US markets closed lower overnight as the latest economic data emerging from leading economies around the world continued to worry investors.

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Vince Cable has launched another broadside against banks, branding them as ‘anti-business' and slamming them for their "greed and stupidity".

Britons have increased the amount they are saving, and the best savers are young women, according to a quarterly savings survey released today.

Nick Clegg is urging the Conservatives to back a "wealth tax" ahead of the Liberal Democrats' annual conference in Brighton.

Advisory firms' focus on higher net worth clientele following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will leave more room in the mass market for companies such as Towergate Financial, its chief executive said.

Bank of England governor Mervyn King has called the end of the recession in the UK and pointed to signs of growth returning to the economy.

Wealth adviser Towry has completed a £47.3m refinancing package with lenders Macquarie and Royal Bank of Scotland, in order to streamline the business ahead of a possible IPO.

Investec Asset Management managing director David Aird on the risks of ‘off-the-shelf' risk-rated funds...