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Sesame Bankhall Group finance director Mark Wadelin has retired after 13 years with the company.

IFAs are split over whether clients should realise gains or stay invested following last month's rise in capital gains tax (CGT), according to research from 1st Exchange.

George Osborne is calling on the public to send him their best ideas on how to get more for less from our public services.

The FSA has fined an Essex-based network director for putting customers at risk of receiving unsuitable advice on payment protection insurance (PPI).

Chinese asset management firms are planning to launch ETFs tracking global fixed income indices for the first time, following an agreement between Barclays Capital and the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

M&G scooped three gongs at the 15th annual Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year awards last night, including the prestigious Global Group of the Year title.

Following consultation the Finance & Technology Research Centre (F&TRC) agreed to produce a draft good practice statement on business retention processes at its June Protection Forum.

PruProtect has teamed up with Saga to launch a new life policy with guaranteed acceptance, with no health questions, and fixed cover and premiums for life.

The FTSE opened higher at 5123.14, up 17.69 points (0.35%), helped by mining companies rebounding from recent losses.

A banking revolution is being plotted by two City grandees who want to bring 'traditional' lending back to Britain's high streets.