The FTSE 100 has climbed to a fresh 15-month high of 5,451.79 this morning, with the 0.72% rise continuing the strong gains posted over the festive period.
FaithShares Trust has unveiled two funds based on Christian teachings and recommendations for investing.
The FTSE 100 opened morning trading in positive territory, with financials leading the way.
London markets have advanced strongly this morning on news Abu Dhabi is to bailout heavily indebted neighbour Dubai.
London's leading shares surged in morning trading, with mining stocks leading the charge on the back of positive economic data coming out of China.
A third (32%) of IFAs are putting their weight behind emerging markets to outperform next year, despite concerns about Dubai's debt problems.
After a year of criticism, structured product providers have formed an association they hope will counteract the negative publicity.
The FTSE closed at its lowest level in more than a week Wednesday following falls in energy firms and food retailers.
London trading got off to a shaky start this morning after the Fed warned of a fragile recovery in the US.
Global shares rise after better-than-expected US jobs data revives confidence in the worldwide economic recovery.