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www.unbiased.co.uk , the website which helps consumers find an IFA, has unveiled a new database splitting the 39 IFA qualifications into two groups equivalent to A'Level and undergraduate degree.

Templeton head of emerging markets Mark Mobius says the world impact of a potential crash in Chinese markets 'need not be huge'.

FundsNetwork had added 11 new fund links to its onshore Investment Bond including Fidelity's Retirement funds.

Threesixty, the IFA support services provider, has launched a new marketing support service for its clients.

IFAs have a key role to play helping small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs) which are missing out on over a billion pounds a year by keeping money in low-paying business current accounts, Standard Life Bank says.

The severe downturn in Chinese stockmarkets could lead to widespread social unrest and a slowdown in economic growth in Asia, according to Citi analysts based in Hong Kong.

The FTSE still managed to finish just above 6,600 despite a troubled day of trading as companies reacted to the news of a slump in Chinese stocks.

Fidelity FundsNetwork has launched an international bond which offers access to over 1000 funds as well as flexible commission options.

Standard & Poor's has announced it will start rating new fund launches using qualitative criteria.

There has been steady growth in life and pensions sales during the first quarter of 2007, according to new business figures from ABI members.