The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) is calling for more product manufacturer responsibility when marketing materials are relied on by investors and advisers.

SIFA, a body aimed at promoting collaboration between solicitors and independent financial advisers, has clarified its membership eligibility rules to reflect changes to the definition of IFA.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding high-earning Child Benefit recipients that they have until 6 January to decide whether to stop receiving the benefit.

US President Barack Obama has praised a deal to prevent a "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and taxation.

The UK economy may see little or no growth in 2013 in what could represent a 'groundhog year' for Britain, a thinktank has warned.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) closed more than 200 claims management companies in a six-month period as part of a crackdown, figures show.

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The Financial Services Bill, which will deliver fundamental reform of financial regulation in the UK, has received Royal Assent.

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MONEY IN THE MIDDLE