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The FTSE 100 has suffered a small drop closing down 12.8 points, or 0.23%, to 5,506.8 as energy stocks fell.

Merrill Lynch has tipped its hat at the concept of holistic financial planning by adopting a portfolio strategy for investors incorporating all of their assets.

The Pensions Regulator has released the latest module for it's ‘Trustee Toolkit' e-learning programme.

Selestia has improved its communication abilities and fund dealing capacity by being the latest addition to the EMX Message System, a funds messaging platform.

Savings over the summer months are set to fall, despite an increase in overall savings levels over the last year, with women saving more than men for the first time, reveals research from NS&I.

Proposals to clarify the definition of "giving investment advice" have been put forward by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission in a second consultation paper outlining plans for modernising financial services legislation.

The Law Commission has put forward a series of provisional proposals to allow cohabiting couples the same rights as those who are married or in civil partnerships.

Home improvements should be targeted at areas where the value added to the property is greater than the cost of the project, with loft conversions working out at better value than loft insulation, claims research by Halifax.

SANDIE CROMBIE, the chief executive of Standard Life, gave a warning last night that "a float can be pulled the night before", as the FTSE 100 plunged 139 points, reports The Times .

AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL advice helpline dealing with two million low earners every year could be set up at a cost of £25m-£35m, according to research published today in The Financial Times .