Platform providers have been forced to defend themselves following criticism from the IMA they are not passing on key fund information to advisers and their clients effectively.

SimplyBiz has opened up its New Model Business Academy (NMBA) to the whole of the financial services market and those looking to begin a career in the profession.

Advisers plan to continue mainly recommending products denominated in sterling despite the rising local currency causing an overwhelming majority of global funds to perform poorly this year.

Three groups have joined the FTSE 100 following the latest review of the blue-chip index.

Depositors with savings trapped in failed bank Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Isle of Man (KSFIOM) are set to receive payments by late summer, according to the Manx Government.

IFA network Sesame is stepping up calls for the introduction of a licensing system for advisers enabling those less qualified to continue practicing after 2012.

Mortgage completions rose 16% to 35,600 in April, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Zurich is bidding to assist advisers changing their clients' pension arrangements by launching a 'Pensions HelpPoint'.

The recession has come to end, according to one of the nation's most respected economic think-tanks.

Jupiter is launching its Japan Select Sicav next month for Simon Somerville.