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Symponia, the national professional body for care fees planning advisers, has extended its Preferred Partners network to property related firms.

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".

The FCA has found evidence of life insurers having inducements in place that could influence advisers, ‘undermining the objectives of RDR', and is to consult on new guidance.

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

Ceridian has produced a mobile app version of its LifeWorks employee assistance programme (EAP) allowing staff to access the services on the move.

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.

Stress levels among GPs have reached the highest peak since 1998, according to research commissioned by the Department of Health.

PruProtect has launched ‘Vitality Optimiser' on its PruProtect and Essentials Plan, offering new clients an upfront discount on protection premiums in a bid to reduce pricing ‘inequality'.

Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) has taken a 'strategic decision' to accept all advisers who achieve the Later Life Adviser Accreditation [LLAA] as members.