The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has announced that LV= has become an associate member of the organisation.

The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) said it is "unreasonable" to expect consumers to understand complex financial products and services.

Advisers unable to evidence that a VAT exempt transaction has taken place will be charged at the standard rate, final HMRC guidance states.

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has launched a campaign to help advisers protect against long-term liabilities.

Sesame has blamed claims management companies (CMCs) for a near-100% rise in the number of complaints against it being referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

Openwork has launched a support service for its advisers seeking financial assistance while transferring to a fee-based model.

EEA plans to reopen its £600m life settlements fund "as soon as possible", once the outcome of an FSA consultation on the sale of traded life policy investments (TPLIs) has been agreed.

Risk-profiler FinaMetrica is to set up a UK-based sales team in a bid to grow its customer base.

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