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The government has so far resisted offering amendments to the Pensions Bill which would ease the lot of half a million women who will have to wait up to an extra two years for their state pension under current plans.

The index will measure stock performance of companies engaged in exploration or production of scarce, renewable commodities and will include a Shariah compliant sub-index.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today banned two insurance brokers for misconduct including falsifying documents and underinsuring clients for their own financial gain.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a consultation on how to tackle tax avoidance via unauthorized unit trusts (UUTs).

STOXX has launched the iSTOXX World Select Index to access three major world markets through one index.

The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) suggests the government exempt new businesses from upcoming pension reforms so they will be more prepared to take on staff.

Japan's leading share index extended its winning streak to six days overnight, it's longest spell of consecutive positive returns since March's earthquake and tsunami.

Pointon York now allows investors to hold carbon credits in its SIPP.

The number of people employed in the financial services sector increased by around 11,000 in the second quarter - the fastest growth rate since the financial crisis, research suggests.

Working parents with two children need to bring in a combined annual income of almost £37,000 to continue to live to an ‘acceptable' standard, new research suggests.