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Norwich and Peterborough (N&P) building society's members have voted in favour of the merger between N&P and larger rival Yorkshire.

Gold soared above $1,900 for the first time overnight as investors continue to flock to the precious metal amid ongoing turmoil in financial markets.

Oil prices fell by more than $3 a barrel yesterday as Libyan rebels gained more ground, lifting hopes that the source of Africa's biggest oil reserves could soon restart exports.

Active ETFs have been slow to catch on in Europe but they are being used by investors looking for an alternative to equities, with the usual benefits of an ETF.

Scottish Provident paid 91% of critical illness (CI) claims during the first half of the year.

Three men have been jailed for a total of 19 years for a boiler room scam which defrauded 1,700 investors of £27m, the FSA said today.

Global markets have made an encouraging start to the week, with the US opening up sharply, following in the footsteps of the FTSE 100.

Moneygate Group has acquired Sheffield-based IFA Results Financial in a further expansion of its national footprint.

Many investors opt for a second property to act as their nest egg for retirement, but equities have significantly outperformed the asset class in the longer term.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has delayed tackling "phoenix" companies until next spring due to industry opposition to reform.