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Proposed position limits for commodity futures markets would inhibit ETP managers' ability to deliver expected returns, according to providers.

Exeter Family Friendly has added a range of excess options on its Health Cover for Me private medical insurance (PMI) plan.

Banking shares could be volatile this week ahead of the Independent Commission on Banking's (ICB) report, which may suggest the break-up of high street lenders.

Nationals round-up: All the Sunday papers had last-minute ISA advice while pension drawdown, investment trusts and Brics were all in the spotlight.

London's leading share index dropped below the 6,000 mark this morning as BP and Vodafone sold off parts of their asset base.

Ministers are to outline plans for a universal state pension which they say will help people currently working prepare for a "different sort of world" in retirement.

Gartmore saw outflows of £1.2bn in the three months prior to the completion of its takeover by Henderson, the new owner revealed today.

Lighthouse Group has secured a three-year deal to be the exclusive provider of financial advice to Prospect, a union representing some 121,000 UK managers and professionals.

Close Asset Management has made a 220p per share cash offer for AIM-listed IFA Cavanagh Group.

The index of 100 leading shares bounced 1.57% this afternoon as better than expected economic data sent financial stocks soaring to the top the leaderboard.