The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is proposing to reduce the length of time it takes to process applications to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).

Insurer Legal & General (L&G) said it is ready to deliver a restricted advice solution for its distribution partners after announcing an increase in half-year profits.

A premium charged on products and investments could part-fund the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and ease the burden of regulatory costs on advisory businesses, IFA support group Tenet has suggested....

Wrap platform Nucleus has updated its discretionary fund management (DFM) proposition, offering its adviser users more options when managing client investments.

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has added a new category to its Chartered Awards 2012 - Paraplanner of the Year.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charges on exchange traded funds (ETFs) and other low-cost products could rise following the introduction of new European rules, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Barclays Bank is considering a new remuneration process which would see bonuses for its top executives reduced and payment deferred until they have retired.

SCANDALOUS

Total assets on Axa's platform proposition Elevate grew by 49% to £4.3bn over the last year.