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Exchange Trade Products pass milestone of $2 trillion in assets
- Friday, 25 January 2013
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The size of the global Exchange Traded Products (ETP) industry has now surpassed the milestone figure of $2 trillion, according to the ETP Research team at BlackRock.
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UK GDP shrinks by 0.3 per cent in Q4 2012 but business a bright spot
- Friday, 25 January 2013
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The Office for National Statistics says GDP was estimated to have decreased by 0.3% in Q4 2012 compared with Q3 2012 - although business and finance was one of the few bright-spots.
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IFP to hold first ever Social Media Conference in London on 28 February
- Thursday, 24 January 2013
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The Institute of Financial Planning is breaking new ground on 28 February by holding its inaugural conference dedicated to helping Financial Planners, advisers and Paraplanners make the most of the presented by social media.
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Cost of raising a family with five kids to age 21 tops £1m
- Thursday, 24 January 2013
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The cost of raising a child to age 21 has risen by £4,000 in the past year to reach an all-time high of £222,358, according to a survey.
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Regulators publish guidance on avoiding a new PPI debacle
- Thursday, 24 January 2013
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The Financial Services Authority and the Office of Fair Trading have jointly published final guidance to help prevent the problems associated with Payment Protection Insurance recurring in a new generation of products.
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Lloyds Banking Group cuts a further 940 jobs
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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Lloyds Banking Group is cutting 940 staff including employees in the retail and wealth divisions.
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Two new non-executive directors appointed to FSCS board
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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The Financial Services Authority has appointed two non-executive directors to the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
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David Miles remains only member to vote for further QE
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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Minutes from this month's Monetary Policy Committee show that David Miles is remaining steadfast in his desire for further quantitative easing.
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Family monthly savings reach two year high
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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Savings are at their highest level since January 2011 with families saving an average of £80 per month, according to Aviva.
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Thousands retiring with over £30,000 in outstanding debts
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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Thousands of retirees are likely to retire with debts of over £30,000 this year, according to Prudential.
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