A consultation on the draft scheme order and rules for personal accounts (PAs) has today been launched by the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Novia will launch its Group SIPP in May, with integrated wrap services for scheme members.

The Association of IFAs (AIFA) has criticised consumer watchdog Which? after it hinted its report into the quality of equity release advice given by intermediaries will be far from glowing.

Mayfair-based IFA Bestinvest is looking to recruit several investment advisers and managers as it reacts to a growing demand for advice.

Rowanmoor Pensions has launched a new SIPP to the UK market, with the aim of offering maximum flexibility and service to investors.

Personal Touch has boosted the confidence of Directly Authorised Firms (DA) by increasing its proposition.

Cost-cutting measures saved IFA Park Row from an operating loss that may have approached £9m in 2008, results suggest.

Advisers opting to pay their regulatory fees in instalments this year face an interest rate of 9% APR, 0.3% more than two years ago but less than last year.

High staff turnover in offshore firms and inadequate training are increasing the risk of companies becoming the victims of financial crime, according to new findings from the FSA.

Friends Provident today announced a deal with retail giant Tesco to distribute protection products direct to the consumer (D2C).