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Skandia Investment Group's Rupert Watson, head of asset allocation, has outlined eight reasons why Greece should not be allowed to leave the euro, despite the increasing likelihood it is forced to exit.

Firms who refer clients to restricted advisers for investment advice will not have their independence threatened after implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) rules, the FSA has confirmed.

City Financial is to take over management of Octopus Investments' Absolute UK Equity fund in a move which will see manager David Crawford join the group.

Ashcourt Rowan subsidiary Savoy Investment Management has transferred six investment management staff to Walker Crips.

Billionaire investor George Soros has told European leaders they only have three months to rescue the single currency.

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) and Henderson Global Investors have today launched their multi-manager offering, Optimum Investment Management.

BlackRock's chief equity strategist Bob Doll is retiring at the end of the month after 34 years in the industry.

Marlene Shalton is to spearhead a project by Guardian Wealth Management to become a major force in financial planning in the UK.

UK stock markets are rising this morning after the two-day bank holiday, following gains in Asia and the US, and as hopes grow a further round of quantitative easing will be launched.

Asian stocks rose overnight after Australia's central bank cut interest rates to 3.5%, providing a boost for investors.