Greater regulatory control will be exerted over the activities of credit ratings agencies and hedge funds as the FSA acknowledges their contribution to the current global financial crisis.

Advisory firm Brooks Macdonald has posted a 23% rise in profits for the second half of last year, while funds under management rose by over 3% during the period.

Clerical Medical has rolled out an offshore illustration service for advisers, which will allow them to generate quotes more easily.

The FSA is considering major reforms of the mortgage market, including the option of regulating loan to value (LTV) ratios.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously both to cut Bank base rate by 50 basis points in March and to support the bank's asset purchase scheme.

Advisers should bring forward their clients' pension reviews to ensure their investments match their changing attitude to risk, according to Zurich.

IFAonline's Ask The Experts SIPP special comes to an end this week, so you only have a few days left to test our experts with your questions.

Dentons Pensions Management has launched two SIPPs as part of its 2009 expansion plans.

New Star multi-managers Mark Harris and Craig Heron will join Henderson Global Investors.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) is offering its Multi-Manager Diversity fund and Absolute Bond fund through Skandia's "Selestia Investment Solutions" platform.