Pensions and investment technology company, Selectapension, has signed an agreement with Morningstar to provide new life, pension and OEIC funds data.

RSM Tenon has appointed BDO as its new auditor following a tender process begun in December.

A former head of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) who stepped down after he was accused by MPs of lying has been hired by HSBC to advise on honesty, according to reports.

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The Money Advice Service (MAS) has reduced its staff numbers by almost two thirds during a year-long transformation project that began in February 2012.

A Chorley-based branch of national advisory group Perspective Financial has agreed to offer financial advice to members of Chorley Building Society.

Axa Wealth has cut its sales team by 30 staff in a bid to restructure the business following the completion of several projects.

Most advisers are not aware that issues with the new Financial Services Authority's (FSA) reporting requirements will result in them being unable to complete parts of their reports accurately, according to one software provider.

A tax agreement between the UK and Switzerland that aims to retrieve tax that should have been paid to the UK has delivered £342m in the first tranche of revenue.

Describing the Financial Services Authority (FSA's) emphasis on exam taking as an "insult", one adviser of 45 years has stopped advising and is now offering financial training instead.