The Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) has launched a Certificate in Securities Advice and Dealing for advisers wanting to specialise in the area.

Abraham Okusanya, principal at paraplanning firm FinalytiQ, argues that direct to consumer launches are not just boring but commercially unviable. Here's why...

IFA consolidator, Bellpenny, has purchased four IFA businesses with combined funds under management in excess of £300m and more than 2,500 active clients.

Lighthouse Group has appointed Danyel Jordan as managing director of Lighthouse Advisory Services.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) should tighten up the way some providers market their services, according to one adviser who says he is continually bombarded by providers pushing commission.

Insurance company Ageas has appointed a new group chief operating officer (COO) and UK chief executive officer (CEO) in addition to several other senior recruits.

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A government cap of £75,000 on long-term care (LTC) costs reported yesterday will benefit 'very few' of the people actually in LTC, according to advisers and industry experts.

Elderly people will now have to pay £75,000 towards their care home bills before the government steps in to provide financial help.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is publishing the photographs of more than 30 of last year's biggest tax cheats as part of a tax evasion campaign.