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

The progress report on funding reform, published alongside the white paper on social care today, has said a funding model based on principles outlined by the Dilnot Commission will only happen if a way to pay for it can be found.

Accessible products to serve a wider scope of consumers need to be a priority, Pacific Life Re has said at the Protection Review 2012.

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.

The protection industry needs to challenge the thinking that policies are sold and not bought, F&TRC stated at the Protection Review conference this morning.

Two-thirds of employers offer no tailored retirement support to their older workers Aviva has found.

The white paper response to the Dilnot report will be a vital opportunity for all sectors to get involved, Baroness Greengross said ahead of its publication today.

Almost three-quarters of group income protection claimants were returned to work within the deferred period last year, according to figures from Legal and General.

Patient groups and consumers have been invited to report experience of the government and ABI Concordat on Genetics and Insurance agreement.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has blocked acquisition activity by a financial adviser, questioning her reputation and citing her lack of honesty and integrity.