HMRC has published its final guidance setting out when VAT will be exempt on adviser charging arrangements post RDR. Here are the guidelines in full.

Sunday Times economics editor David Smith will join fund managers including Henderson Global Investors' Bill McQuaker to tackle the concept of investing in volatile markets at an upcoming industry forum.

The FSA is set to address concerns it will create an "unlevel playing field" by permitting trail commission to continue on fund switches within life policies set up pre-RDR, but not on other products.

Cost and provider reputation are the most important factors for advisers choosing a passive investment provider, research suggests.

The nationalisation and resale of Northern Rock will rake in a profit of up to £11bn for UK taxpayers, it was announced today.

Sanlam UK has inked a deal with Statehouse Financial Management which will see the Wiltshire-based firm adopt Sanlam's hybrid advice model.

Advisers have been urged to remind clients they could shelter more than £58,000 from the taxman this ISA season.

Chancellor George Osborne has been given a boost ahead of next month's Budget after official figures showed the UK posted its largest budget surplus in four years.

The eurozone sovereign debt crisis poses the greatest risk to investment returns in 2012, say advisers.

Axa Wealth is launching its direct platform proposition - Axa Self Investor - this summer, which will be backed by a UK-based telephone support team.