It seems everywhere you turn people are talking about social media. But a lot of the discussions are theoretical in nature or discussing future developments.

Partnership has applauded the Society of Later life Advisers' decision to widen its membership base.

The Liberal Democrats have vowed to close tax loopholes in limited partnership firms and for private equity investors, as part of the party's action to "tackle the remaining deficit fairly".

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched Allianz Cyber Protect, enabling businesses to protect against cyber criminals and data loss ahead of potential regulation.

PruProtect Serious Illness Cover (SIC) will now cover all heart attacks, strokes, insulin dependent type 1 diabetes for adults, and an extended age for children covered.

Thinking of implementing a social media strategy? Paul Robertson asks John Barnes for a few pointers.

The cost of caring for inpatients with breast and prostate cancer in England will surge by a 20% in a decade, hitting at least £790million a year by 2020.

Advisers are typically very good at doing their 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) or more but they are struggling to stay on top of recording it, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Foresters Friendly Society is now providing Life Insurance cover to Global Connections a group of agencies of charity workers with members based both in the UK and overseas.

Can protection be underwritten solely through telemetrics and big data? Darren Spriggs believes it can and explains all to Paul Robertson.