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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is still concerned about transparency in the advice space, especially in relation to charging and independence, chief executive Martin Wheatley has said.

The number of people being diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year has hit more than 330,000 for the first time, according to the latest figures.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is gearing up to interview London-based advisers about their risk assessment processes as it works its way across the country.

ECIS (Electrical Contractors Insurance Services) has launched a comprehensive new Dental Plan in association with National Dental Plan (NDP).

Independent funeral plan company Golden Charter has been awarded a new contract to source funeral directors for Sun Life Direct life assurance plan holders who request a funeral benefit option.

Few advisers have lost clients as a result of changes to how they are paid, according to a survey suggesting a happier intermediary sector than this time a year ago.

APRIL UK has partnered with Spire Healthcare to launch a private medical insurance (PMI) plan aimed at helping individuals and families bridge the 'affordability gap.'

Wealth manager Towry will accelerate its acquisition programme in 2014, with plans to buy as many as ten businesses, its head of wealth advice has said.

Legal & General has announced it is backing The Stroke Association's annual awareness month and awareness campaign.

Adviser group risk software firm Group Risk Connect has launched its portable master trust as a completely stand-alone service.