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Chancellor Alistair Darling has decided to freeze all income tax bands in the Budget this afternoon, to fund another increase in public spending.

Advisers should not fear tele-interviewing, but providers need to do more to integrate them in its implementation, says Scor.

A gang of pensioners has been found guilty of kidnapping and torturing their financial adviser.

The Pre-Budget Report (PBR) should, according to the Treasury, "encourage debate on the proposals under consideration for the Budget". But can you remember the Chancellor's key messages from December?

AWD Chase de Vere is set to announce an overhaul of its remuneration strategy as the company seeks to boost its adviser base by 15%.

An IFA with client money caught up in the Keydata debacle has called on the FSCS to justify its proposed additional industry levy.

Fund managers have hailed the approval of a landmark healthcare reform bill in the US as a significant step in removing the uncertainty that has plagued the sector for the past two years.

HSBC is set to launch its Japanese equity ETF tomorrow, tracking the MSCI Japan index.

Up to 180 offshore funds will be listed in IMA sectors from 1 April, with the majority already admitted set to reside in the Specialist category.

Six people including two senior City professionals "at leading institutions" have been arrested following an insider dealing investigation by the FSA.