Charles Roxburgh has been appointed as director general of financial services at HM Treasury. Read more ...
Fidelity Worldwide Investments believes equities should offer good growth potential in 2013 but that economic recovery in the UK will still be bumpy. Read more ...
A third of households will fail to set a budget for 2013 to help with costs of rent, food and travel, according to the Money Advice Service. Read more ...
The Institute of Financial Planning is launching a new programme of CPD workshops for 2013. Read more ...
Financial Planners curious about social media have the opportunity to attend a conference in 2013, organised by the Institute of Financial Planning. Read more ...
Almost three-quarters of people are planning to shun the traditional 'big night out' on New Year's Eve and opt instead for a 'big night in' this year. Read more ...
Halifax says its 2012 house prices survey has found the worst performers were outside the south of England with Southend topping the table for best performer. Read more ...
HMRC says that while many people were pulling crackers on Christmas Day some 1,548 people were filing their tax return online.

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International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has announced a $1.4 billion (about £875,000) global settlement agreement has been reached for the liquidation of fund manager MF Global Inc. Read more ...
Prospects for financial service and accountancy SMEs in the new year were given a boost today after a study of the sector found that more than half expect growth in 2013. Read more ...
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