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Unemployment rate has increased to 7.9% for the three months to October, up 0.1% on the quarter, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

IFA lobbying unit Adviser Alliance says the political momentum generated by the parliamentary debates on RDR presents the best opportunity to revise the Review and reveals it has received an offer to fund a judicial review into the lack of a time limit...

The FSA has delayed a policy statement on its post-2012 professionalism rules until January so it can provide a 'comprehensive rationale' about why it remains committed to the RDR to the Treasury Select Committee (TSC).

Westfield Health has reported a record operating surplus for the last financial year.

The FSA will be forced to publish a more comprehensive account of its decision to clear RBS directors of wrongdoing.

Watchdogs have banned a TV advert for NatWest which boasts it opens on Saturdays.

The FTSE 100 closed at its highest level since 2008 last night but has fallen back in today's trading following late weakness in the US.

Templeton's Mark Mobius believes this year will see record inflows into emerging market funds.

MAM Funds, the recently rebranded Midas Capital and Miton Asset Management, is looking to raise £20m in extra capital, and is strengthening its management team with the hire of Gervais Williams.

Transact has reduced its annual commission charged on investments as the wrap prepares to post an increase in profits for the year.