Checkmate Mortgages, a new lender targeting the intermediary and packager markets, has confirmed it has received investment backing.
Sir John Templeton, post-war investment pioneer and founder of Templeton Funds, has died at the age of 95.
Almost half of mortgage intermediaries believe professional buy-to-let investors will continue to acquire properties despite the market downturn, according to the Mortgage Works.
Warren Buffet has surpassed Bill Gates to become the richest man in the world, according to Forbes Magazine's list of the world's richest men.
Fresh political impetus borne out of the forthcoming result of the French presidential campaign could reignite the nation's "entrepreneurial spirit" and offer good opportunities for investors.
Cordea Savills Wealth Management is offering a vehicle for investing in property which it says avoids the IHT trap.
EQUITABLE LIFE has offered to abandon its £1.7bn lawsuit against 15 former directors in return for a deal on legal fees, reports the Times .
JPMorgan Asset Mangement's investor confidence index dropped in April for the second month in a row after more concerns over job losses.
Selestia is unveiling a number of changes to its transaction platform which will require clients to pay a flat fee each year to use the wrap service.