Adviser / Broking

A City law firm focused on representing the intermediated insurance market has been launched.

Sentiment among UK and European financial advisers has fallen to its lowest level in 12 months, according to a recent global report.

The leading accountants' trade body is to redraft its code of ethics and allow members to refer clients to restricted advisers on a case-by-case basis after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

The number of apprenticeships in the financial services sector has rocketed by 233% in the past year, according to figures from the National Apprenticeship Service.

My client, a company director of a medium-sized firm, has recently been diagnosed with heart problems due to a virus. He has no cover and providers have now refused to insure him. What other options can he explore?

Latest forecasts suggest the economy will return to growth over the next six months, boosted by falling inflation and a pick-up in consumer spending.

A former tied adviser who defrauded a friend out of £22,000, pocketing £10,000 for himself, has escaped jail but must repay the money.

The Gold Standard Awards for 2012 are once again being run in association with TCF Index, a company that helps financial firms progress towards the FSA's Treating Customers Fairly targets.

Advisers need to offer a spectrum of services from automated to full holistic financial planning, IFA firm Plan Money has stated.

Research showed 3% of IFAs are still unaware of the Gender Directive and the impact of rising premiums after the European ruling deadline from 21 December.