FTSE

The FTSE is slightly down in early trading, with RBS hit by fears it may be exposed to Ireland's economic problems.

James Harrington, head of business development for the specialised savings division at Legal & General, cuts through structured product jargon.

London's leading index of shares added to yesterday's triple-digit gains in early trading on Friday, before dipping into negative territory.

The FTSE hit a seven-month high in early trading today following the Federal Reserve's decision to pump $600bn into the US economy

Steve Latto, head of pensions at Alliance Trust Savings, on making sure a change in income does not lead to an unexpected outcome.

Equity income

The FTSE had climbed significantly by lunchtime after positive results from a number of major companies.

Investment in Asia ex-Japan used to be an exotic diversifier, but now the region's powerhouse economies are the main driver of global growth. Nick Sudbury reports

ETFM asks a panel of experts to discuss the role of market makers in the ETF arena

The FTSE advanced in early trading on Thursday following two days of losses as Shell posted bumper Q3 profits.