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A sudden sell-off in Greek sovereign bonds yesterday has pushed up the cost of borrowing for the embattled state to record levels, casting doubts on its ability to refinance up to €15bn of debt over the next two months, reports The Times.

Halifax has reintroduced its first-time buyer and home mover promotion whereby it pays half of the first year's Council Tax to help with the cost of moving home.

Gartmore head of UK retail Richard Pursglove believes the decision to suspend Guillaume Rambourg last week demonstrates the group's commitment to maintaining the "highest levels of integrity".

The FSA's immunity from civil action under conduct of business legislation is fuelling poor regulation and failure in the financial services industry, says an IFA support group.

An overwhelming majority of advisers would consider adopting a "mini-wrap" to cater for clients with more modest investment needs, according to OPAL.

Towry Law made a strong return to profit last year, following difficult trading conditions in 2008.

The manager of the WAY Charteris Gold Portfolio fund is to conduct a series of seminars around the UK for advisers.

Tax on pension contributions could affect those currently earning £100,000 a year by 2020, Towers Watson has warned.

Amundi ETF has unveiled 13 sector funds on the Borsa Italiana, boosting its ETF offering on the exchange to 28.

Adviser Alliance's mission to defeat what it sees as damaging RDR regulations is gathering political support - including that of the shadow minister for constitutional affairs and justice.