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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will look to take even earlier pre-emptive action against what it believes is bad practice in a bid to counter accusations from the industry that it unfairly employs retrospective regulation.

The price of Brent crude oil has moved back above $49 a barrel following the death of Saudi Arabia's ruler King Abdullah overnight.

European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi has announced an asset purchase programme that could total more than €1trn in an attempt to revive the eurozone's flagging fortunes.

Around half of wealth manager portfolios are failing to deliver positive alpha for clients, a new report has revealed.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its final definitions of regulated advice and personal recommendations in retail investment, in a move it hopes will help firms develop 'low cost' distribution models with confidence.

Former Brewin Dolphin head of research Matthew Butcher has joined forces with ex-Argonaut COO Edward James and former colleague Matthew Collis to launch a consultancy firm for wealth managers and fund groups.

Tesco, the oil price, and the 'Draghi put'

Investment Week provides live reaction and analysis following the European Central Bank's announcement of a €1.1trn quantitative easing programme for the eurozone.

St James's Place (SJP) saw funds under management hit a new record in the last 12 months, its latest figures show.

Russia's central bank is considering cutting interest rates at its next meeting later this month, shortly after raising them to 17% in an emergency move to halt inflation.