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London's leading share index has broken through the 5,800 barrier, boosted by strong showings overnight in the US and Asia, and ahead of a crucial vote in Greece.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will write to 4.7 million taxpayers later this year to tell them they have over or underpaid their income tax for 2010/11.

Financial Services Authority(FSA)chief executive Hector Sants has ruled out rewarding firms with lighter touch regulation for good behaviour under the planned Financial Conduct Authority(FCA).

Three individuals have been charged as part of a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into an alleged £10m 'Ponzi' scheme.

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has chosen French finance minister Christine Lagarde as its new director.

Standard Life Investments has appointed Séverine Laffineur as European Portfolio Manager in its Paris Office to expand its market share in the real estate sector.

Aviva is launching two Guaranteed Selection funds which it says will appeal to customers who want better returns than a typical deposit account and are prepared to invest for five years or more.

There are clear signs of a rift within the MPC over interest rates as deputy governor Paul Tucker said he is close to voting for a rise.

The Private Medical Insurance (PMI) sector has formed a social and shooting club, open to both providers and advisers.

Aegon has increased its medical underwriting limits for its life and critical illness (CI) protection proposition.