The FSA has said the cost of establishing internal professional standards could be more than £5m.

The financial services industry grew at the fastest rate since Northern Rock collapsed in the last three months - but the "modest pick-up" in activity was lower than expected.

Tenet's 2010 virtual professional development meeting will be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday 30 June.

The FTSE 100 has opened in positive territory as investors react with relief to a watered down US financial services reform bill.

Intrinsic Financial Services has selected Investment Funds Direct Limited (IFDL) to power its wrap proposition.

Moneygate Group is considering launching a graduate programme as part of plans to grow its adviser headcount ten-fold over the next four years.

Stressed out IFAs studying for exams have been offered a helping hand remembering key revision material by a record-breaking memory specialist.

Embattled oil major BP saw its share price dive below 300p on the FTSE earlier today after the estimated cost of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill was revised upward to $2.3bn (£1.57bn).

Cautious Managed was the top-selling sector for ISA investors using FundsNetwork in May, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty.

Openwork is launching an RDR transition programme to help its advisers prepare for post 2012 changes, including the move to a fee-based remuneration system.