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Exchange-traded product provider Source has launched a volatility-linked ETF tracking the S&P 500 Vix Short-Term Futures Total Return index on the London Stock Exchange.

The financial services industry grew at the fastest rate since Northern Rock collapsed in the last three months - but the "modest pick-up" in activity was lower than expected.

Tenet's 2010 virtual professional development meeting will be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday 30 June.

The FTSE 100 has opened in positive territory as investors react with relief to a watered down US financial services reform bill.

Barack Obama and David Cameron said stricken oil giant BP should "remain a strong and stable company".

UK banks could be under further pressure to curb lending after the G20 drafted rules to force them to bolster balance sheets by as much as £130bn.

F&C is launching its first open-end ended real estate fund as its faces losing the mandate for its £617m F&C Commercial Property trust (FCPT).

Hopefuls seeking to fill Chris Cummings' shoes as director general of the Association of IFAs (AIFA) have until 12 July to apply.

Intrinsic Financial Services has selected Investment Funds Direct Limited (IFDL) to power its wrap proposition.

Vanguard is planning to boost its index-tracker range in the US, with the launch of 19 new index funds and ETF shares.