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Tax rise hits top properties
The top end of the property market could suffer as a result of new tax rules laid out in the pre-Budget report
Commission taken out of advice equation
Proposals on the investment advice process were unveiled by the Financial Services Authority this week.
Investors in New Star funds should not panic
Investors with money in funds managed by New Star Asset Management will be protected as assets held in unit trusts and open-ended investment companies will be ring-fenced from the company.
London Scottish files for administration
Ernst & Young appointed after the bank failed to make up a shortfall in its capital ratios or secure a takeover
Funds slash fees to pull in cash
Funds of hedge funds are trying to manage liquidity by reducing their fees in the hope of staunching the flood of withdrawals and encouraging new investment (PDF)
Tesco takes the fight to discount retailers
The supermarket group appeared to be winning the battle with discount retailers like Lidl and Aldi as it reported third quarter results that beat consensus forecasts and sent the shares higher in early trade
Record numbers buying online as shoppers shun the high street
Britain has witnessed record levels of online shopping this week but customers are still shunning the high street according to the latest sales figures.
RBS plans to 'proactively' refund unauthorized overdraft charges
RBS is planning to 'proactively' refund unauthorized overdraft charges if it loses a crucial high court test case leaked documents have revealed.
Banks should cut red tape on loans to make business life easier
The hottest savings deals
Providers have just passed on the previous 1.50pc rate cut but the odds are on a further cut on Thursday.
Small firms wrestle with VAT cut nightmare
Small businesses are struggling to come to terms with the temporary cut in the VAT rate after working overtime to bring price lists displays and their accounts into line to meet the new 15pc rate.
Overdraft charges: RBS prepares ground for 'proactive' refunds
Royal Bank of Scotland will "proactively" refund unauthorised overdraft charges if it loses the current High Court test case.
Government risks making mortgage crisis worse say lenders
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has attacked the Government for failing to deal with the mortgage crisis.
Couple who win £7.6million on lottery say they will carry on running garage
A couple who scooped £7.6million on the National Lottery say they will continue running their car repairs garage despite their win.
Christmas gifts that will keep on giving
A financial present is practical - and lasts beyond Christmas.
Buytolet: Better safetyconscious than sorry
Ignoring rental regulations could put landlords in serious trouble.
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Interest rates cut: Bank of England cuts rates from 3 per cent to 2 per cent
Bank cuts rates from 3 per cent to 2 per cent the lowest level since 1951 in an attempt to prevent a deep recession.
Stricken New Star staff could pocket £10m bonus
A group of employees at New Star Asset Management could pocket more than £10m in incentives as part of a rescue deal.
House prices to fall further
Falling interest rates and government intervention to stem the rise in home repossessions may not be enough to bolster house prices, say estate agents.
Banks shun equity release safeguards
Brokers who recommend home equity release schemes are now refusing to refer business to taxpayer-backed banks that don't offer extra safeguards to consumers
Check your diary to see if you pay lower VAT rate
Individuals who use professional services such as financial advisers or accountants could be entitled to a partial rebate of VAT
Cash Isas look languid against their racier siblings
Collapsing savings rates and stock market lows mean it could be worth switching cash Isas into share-based plans ? particularly for income investors
Premium Bonds: Q?A
Premium bond prizes are expected to fall to a record low. Here we explain what they are and how they work.
Premium bonds 'worthless' as savers see their chances of prizes fall drastically
Premium bonds 'worthless' as savers see their chances of prizes fall drastically as rate cuts hit UK's most popular investment.
Thousands of investors wrongly advised to switch pensions arrangements
Thousands of investors may have been wrongly advised to switch their pensions arrangements according to a damning report by the Financial Services Authority.
Interest rate cuts 'fail to help firsttime buyers and remortgagers'
The bank bailout package and three months of consecutive interest rate cuts are not being filtered through to firsttime buyers or many borrowers looking to remortgage.
Fixedrate bonds that beat the Bank
Several fixedrate savings bonds pay well over the base rate of 2pc.
Thousands of Icesave customers have yet to claim compensation
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is urging the 24000 Icesave customers who have not yet claimed their compensation to do so urgently.
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