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The number of people saving adequately for retirement has hit an all-time low, while aspirations for pension income have risen, a Scottish Widows report has found.

Staying invested, rather than trying to time the market to avoid the dips, can make the difference between big gains and significant losses, analysis of the FTSE 100 has shown.

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There is a considerable lack of awareness among homeowners for the need for a will, leaving many vulnerable to serious financial difficulties, says a new report.

The FTSE 100 index fell once again today as nervous investors continued to take profits, but it remains on track to lock-in its twelfth consecutive month of gains.

Total lending to individuals increased by £1.4bn last month, according to Bank of England (BoE) data, against an average monthly increase of £1bn over the previous six months.

The number of financial advisers with chartered status has increased 24% year on year, according to a document released by the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) today.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has launched an industry forum made up of providers, networks and smaller adviser firms in a bid to build a stronger communication with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the state-backed lender, has rejected a joint bid to from two US private equity firms looking to buy 316 branches.

The British Chambers of Commerce(BCC) has upgraded its long-term growth forecast for the UK, but warned the economy still faces domestic and overseas challenges.