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Resolution Group, the consolidation vehicle which bought Friends Provident last year, is in talks to buy AXA UK's annuity, protection and group pensions business for £2.75bn.

A poorly thought out aspect of the retail Distribution Review as it stands is its effect on Holloway products. Paul Hudson explains

The FSA has announced plans to significantly beef up its Training and Competence (TC) regime, including imposing a 30 month deadline for individuals to complete all modules of qualifications required for their role.

PruProtect's annual premium income increased 141% in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year ago.

Tenet is launching an entry-route foundation degree, giving budding IFAs the opportunity to begin working as advisers whilst studying for the qualification.

Prudential's UK new business profits rose 15% in Q1, as the insurer reaffirmed a commitment to its domestic arm today.

Former Tory party leader Iain Duncan Smith was this afternoon confirmed as the secretary of state for work and pensions in the David Cameron-led coalition Government.

A coalition government of Labour and the Liberal Democrats would likely lead to strengthened powers for the FSA and the full implementation of the Financial Services Act, AIFA says.

Openwork is set to unveil changes and enhancements to its provider proposition in a series of nationwide adviser road shows.

The chair of the All Party Parliamentary Insurance and Financial Services Committee has described Labour proposals to re-mutualise Northern Rock as "crazy".