Société Générale has launched a listed structured product designed for investors seeking higher returns than those from a savings account.

Britain's over 50s are increasingly struggling to maintain the level of savings needed to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle, with many pushing back their retirement date, according to the State of Retirement Report.

Abbey International has rolled out a structured savings account which delivers income every six months for investors with differing investment and savings needs.

Sarasin has unveiled a fund specialising in the shares of global sustainable property companies.

Bank of Ireland Offshore has unveiled a fixed rate account only available to new customers who are residents of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Investec Asset Management has launched the GSF Global Franchise fund investing in high quality names which are attractively valued by the market.

Aegon Scottish Equitable has partnered with M&G to offer five insured fund links as part of its evolving external fund range.

IFA Life has rolled out a mentoring forum to match less experienced IFAs with knowledgeable mentors who can provide career guidance.

Investors bet on Thursday the United States would not go as far as shutting down UBS in a dispute over tax, instead expecting the Swiss bank to be hit by a hefty fine as part of a swift out-of-court settlement, Reuters reports.

Located in the centre of the Mediterranean, Malta is seen by corporate strategists as the gateway to the EU Single Market for financial services as well as an important bypass to the Arab and North African markets.