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The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has launched a campaign designed to raise awareness of the benefits of financial planning to the general public.

George Osborne has expressed anger that key aspects of his Budget were leaked to the media - but denied anyone from his Treasury team was responsible.

Advisers are beginning to assess the impact of how the latest Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy will impact their business.

Merrill Lynch's chief investment officer Bill O'Neill has advised investors to steer clear of government bonds, saying they will only offer value in a double-dip environment.

Chancellor George Osborne should merge the incoming Financial Policy Committee (FPC) with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to create a "single super-committee", it has been proposed.

Bankers could see bonuses capped at twice their basic pay and forced to return "golden hellos" if they fail to perform, under draft European rules being drawn up.

Britain's retirees will flock overseas as a result of last week's budget, according to deVere Group.

The National Employment Savings Trust has finalised its opt-out process ahead of the introduction of auto-enrolment later this year.

Auto-enrolment will spark a surge in pension business and providers could struggle to cope with increased volumes unless they prepare now, Friends Life has said.

A financial adviser has been fined £95,200 and banned by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for knowingly submitting mortgage applications in his own name which contained false information.