The Labour government was rightly derided for many things, but one event that happened under its watch should be applauded: the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act.

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is set to impact advisers with American clients when it comes into force in 2013. David Treitel, tax director at US 
Tax & Financial Services Ltd, explains how best to manage the risks

Standard Life saw a marginal increase in gross inflows into its retail fee business in the three months to 30 September, as global financial markets volatility stunted investor sentiment.

Financial services group St James's Place (SJP) recorded a 13% increase in sales to £154m in the third quarter, it said today.

Aegon-owned advisory business Origen has appointed Mike Kirsch as interim managing director.

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Legal & General (L&G) reported strong sales in protection and savings investments in the third quarter, but slowing new business in individual annuities and insured savings meant group sales dipped 1%.

Owners of second homes in England may lose council tax discounts as part of new powers set to be given to local authorities.

The head of the FSA's consumer panel, Adam Phillips, caused a bit of a stir this week when he said the FSA's treating customers fairly (TCF) project had failed to protect consumers and called for the introduction of a fiduciary duty on firms to be enforced...

Reaction to news European leaders have struck a deal to ease the region's debt crisis has been mixed...