investment

IFAs will have access to the new 90% geared £2bn Symmetry Property Fund being launched through a joint venture private equity deal between Bank of Scotland Corporate and property investment company aAIM Group.

Ernst & Young has upgraded its supporter status to become a full member of Reita.

Cordea Savills Wealth Management is offering a vehicle for investing in property which it says avoids the IHT trap.

Consumers are thought to be underestimating their inheritance tax risk as research suggests only 2% have planned ahead to avoid charges on their estate.

Today's most amusing press release in my in-box comes from a Chinese chef looking for funding for a chain of "luxury" restaurants in his home country.

In early trading, the FTSE 100 index has started strongly with gains of 18.9 points, or 0.32%, to 5,968, and Partygaming is leading the way.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day with gains of 43 points, or 0.73%, to 5,949.1, with Legal & General leading the gains.

The FTSE 100 has recovered from a poor performance yesterday in early trading, with gains of 20.8 points, or 0.35% to 5,926.5, headed by Centrica leading the rally.

The FTSE 100 has ended the days trading down 23.2 points, or 0.39%, to 5,906.1 despite good performances from Antofagasta and Carnival.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down by 3 points, or 0.05%, to 5,926.3 following a very bumpy start to early trading.