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The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has outlined a blueprint for challenging the CII's market dominance, with plans to offer a level four qualification and produce a financial planning register for ‘Formula One' firms.

A Third of new mortgage debt has no associated life cover a report by independent financial research company Defaqto has found.

Markets on both sides of the Atlantic have continued on their downward trajectory amid fears about the economic recovery.

The tax authorities have failed to convince judges they are owed inheritance tax (IHT) by the late Earl of Balfour.

The overall number of approved persons fell sharply in the second quarter of the year, coupled with a drop in new business authorisations after cancellations, figures suggest.

Small businesses are being urged to share their experiences of dealing with banks with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

CEO of London & Colonial Ken Wrench has spoken out against suggestions that pensions and ISAs should be blended to encourage people to save.

The DWP claims 56% of employers and 64% of eligible individuals support government plans for auto-enrolment into workplace pension schemes.

NAPF CEO Joanne Segars has welcomed the PPF's announcement of a long-term funding strategy, but recommended a "cautious approach" to levies.

The FTSE continued to fall in morning trading on Wednesday following yesterday's massive sell-off in global shares on escalating fears about the economic recovery.