The FSA should stagger its RDR qualifications rules, permitting experienced advisers far longer than 2013 to meet the requirements, Lighthouse Group says.

Aegon head of corporate development Ted Hart is re-joining the FSA after two years with the provider.

National IFA Positive Solutions is hosting a series of mortgage seminars across the UK, outlining to advisers the current state of the market and its likely future direction.

The FSA is warning firms against using the word ‘cash' when naming Money Market Funds (MMFs), saying it is "potentially misleading".

Funds under management at St James's Place climbed £2.4bn to £24.8bn in the three months ending 30 September, and have now doubled over the last five years.

State-controlled Lloyds Banking Group says it is on target to deliver a "good" financial performance for 2010.

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IFA support group Tenet has told its client firms there has "never been a better time" to voice their concerns over the RDR's requirements and is encouraging those with worries to contact their local MP.

The CII has partnered with the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) to help shape the Skills Council's insurance-related agenda.

Lighthouse Group is preparing to launch an online and over-the-phone simplified advice service for members of its 100-plus affinity partnerships, but needs the FSA to first clarify its rules.