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The booming economy of Hong Kong is attracting increasing numbers of British expats who are turning their backs on more traditional destinations, says international financial advisers Guardian Wealth Management (GWM).

Barclays has launched a structured products service allowing financial advisers to tweak its product suite to suit the needs of clients.

Thousands of British pensioners in Spain have been duped out of their money by unscrupulous financial advisers, according to an investigation published today.

The Pensions Ombudsman has rejected a case arguing members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme were misled into the assumption benefits would always be linked to RPI.

European markets have paused for breath in early trading after yesterday's heavy sell off, as contagion fears in the eurozone resurfaced.

The Prime Minister is set to publish details of his tax return as controversy over whether senior politicians contribute a fair amount of tax.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has joined the shareholder revolt over Barclays chief Bob Diamond's £17.7m pay deal.

John Whiting, tax director of the Office of Tax Simplification said taxing the state pension at source is a likely option as government look at ways to streamline the tax system for pensioners.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

Last year's Aberdeen UK Platform Awards dinner raised more than £22,000 for the Help for Heroes charity, organiser CWC Research has announced.