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ETC investors have been steadily reducing positions in agriculture, capturing profits from rising prices, ETF Securities says.

The FSA may extend its rules on pension selling and advice to cover all workplace pension schemes including group personal pensions (GPPs).

The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is launching two major reviews of its Professional Competencies standards for compliance and anti-money laundering and pension scheme administration.

MPs have been granted a three-hour slot for a full Parliamentary debate on the RDR.

Barclays has reported a small rise in pre-tax profits in the third quarter as its investment banking business continued to slow.

Succession Advisory Services will consolidate about a quarter of its 30 member firms ahead of schedule after investment boutique Spearpoint acquired a majority stake in the business.

PwC predicts Britain's total debt will reach £10trn in 2015, warning of decades of poor growth as interest rates rise and the GDP to debt ratio falls to historic lows.

Members of Ireland's largest political party Fianna Fail are threatening to resign the party whip and vote against the government if it cuts state pensions.

Global emerging market (GEM) funds are increasing in popularity as less risk-averse investors seek higher returns, suggests the latest monthly figures from Cofunds.

Legal & General (L&G) has reported a small decline in sales through IFAs, and says it is increasing its focus on transitioning advisers and bancassurance.