Almost half of consumers are more concerned about their finances now than they were six months ago.

The Institute of Financial Planning has set up an ‘Ask a Planner’ section on its website ahead of Financial Planning Week.

The Institute of Financial Planning Scottish Conference was deemed a success this week.

The Bank of England has downgraded its GDP growth forecast in today’s quarterly Inflation Report.

The new regulatory system will need to be held accountable for its actions, according to shadow financial secretary Christopher Leslie MP.

The Financial Conduct Authority will have the power to ban products, according to Mark Hoban MP.

Northern Rock is being sold to Richard Branson’s company Virgin Money for £747m.

Wealth management group Ashcourt Rowan is to receive an £8.5m cash injection by offering shares in the company.

Household debt is now almost half of average annual household income, according to Aviva.

The IFP's consumer-focused education campaign Financial Planning Week 2011 was launched today (Monday 21 Nov).