The Association of Christian Financial Advisers (ACFA) has called for an end to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in its current form and a re-drafting of the professional indemnity insurance (PII) market.

Platform Axa Elevate has removed the fund switch charge on its bundled pricing structure.

Independent advisers must lobby the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in a bid to convince it not to soften its rules around referrals to independent advisers, according to SIFA compliance director Ian Cockerill.

IFG Group, the owner of self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider James Hay Partnership and IFA firm Saunderson House, has confirmed the sale of its international division.

Wealth management group Ashcourt Rowan has appointed two chief executives to head up its financial planning and asset management divisions.

Aegon UK is in exclusive talks with third-party specialists Serco regarding outsourcing the administration of its protection business.

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RSM Tenon has appointed David Jeffcoat to the role of non executive director.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will have 'no choice' but to soften its guidelines for referrals to intermediaries, according to Ian Muirhead managing director of SIFA.

Independent network Sense has become the first network to negotiate a deal with SIFA Professional.