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Credit Suisse has listed six Xmtch ETFs providing exposure to Europe, UK, the US and Japan, on the Six Swiss exchange.

Retirement savers should consider taking their tax-free lump sum now to avoid possible new tax charges after the general election, BDO Investment Management says.

Skandia has launched a with-profits bond analysis tool to help advisers assess if the products are still suitable for clients.

Close has appointed Paul Chambers chief financial officer of its asset management division.

Aviva has announced Patrick Regan will take up his appointment as chief financial officer and executive director on 22 February.

Xafinity, which provides pension administration services including SIPPs, has been bought by a US private equity firm for an undisclosed sum.

The FTSE climbed 0.72% in early trading to 5255.18 bolstered by strong performances from big names.

Billionnaire investor George Soros has called gold "the ultimate bubble", igniting fears prices for the precious metal may soon slide.

Alistair Darling will hold secret talks with the heads of top British and American banks in Davos tomorrow who fear the impact of proposed tough new sanctions against the sector.

Aviva has launched an Adviser Academy Fellowship to recognise advisers who have made a significant contribution to raising professional standards.