In a year that saw Britain vote to leave the EU and Donald Trump elected as the next US president, online investment platform Bestinvest reveals which funds have proved most popular with its DIY-investor clients.

The commodities and natural resources sector is up 72 per cent year to date Welcome relief for investors after the sector falling over the past four years North America was the second best performing with a 34 per cent rise

The fear of running out of money tops the "worry list" of savers' concerns, both ahead of and during retirement, a poll of 252 financial advisers has found.

Forget sector analysis, diversifying your portfolio, and even your own personal risk profile – how you invest comes down to the generation you grew up in

Once again in 2016, the age-old ‘sell in May and go away' failed, but investors may want to pay attention to another seasonal quirk.

M&S Bank has warned motorists about leaving their gifts in an underinsured car, as they estimate that over £600 worth of presents and festive food could be up for grabs by car thieves this festive season.

With inflation at 1.2% and dismal savings rates on offer from high street banks, perhaps it's time to go with one of the challengers.

The 25% charge for early Lifetime ISA withdrawals will be scrapped in the first year of the scheme, the Treasury has announced.

Leeds Building Society is to launch a top-paying easy access account on Tuesday (6 December).

Market expert says move could signal end of record low interest rates