David Sokol, the man considered to be the most likely candidate to succeed Warren Buffett as chief of Berkshire Hathaway, has unexpectedly resigned.

AIFA director Robert Sinclair has raised concerns about simplified advice, suggesting it could lead the industry into some ‘very strange places'post-RDR.

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Rural communities risk being cut off from financial advice as their IFAs exit the industry under the weight of the RDR and levy hikes, MPs were told today.

The pound has risen against the euro after UK GDP growth was reported as -0.5% in Q4 2010, slightly ahead of previous estimates of -0.6%.

"Doing the right thing" has emerged as the most important value among Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) staff as part of an ongoing review.

HMRC is considering publishing further guidance and clarification on a number of issues around charging models post-RDR.

Nationals round-up: The Budget continues to grab headlines on the Money pages while investors are still mulling whether to invest in Japan.

The FSA has published ten new requirements for firms and their external auditors in order to improve the quality and consistency of auditors' client assets reports.

AIFA director general Stephen Gay has hit back in a row over the resignation of a former member of the organisation's RDR Working Group.