Fund houses with substantial offshore offerings are building up the profile of the portfolios in the UK retail market ahead of the IMA's introduction of offshore listings.

Managers of 130/30 funds have defended the future of the strategy despite a number of underperforming vehicles losing half their value in 2008.

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has called for the accelerated implementation and launch of the banking proposals announced by the Government earlier this week, after releasing a grim first economic bulletin for 2009.

FirstRand International Wealth Management's recently launched Private Wealth Management arm has re-launched and re-branded the division's Guernsey-based fiduciary business.

Allianz Global Investors plans to launch the Allianz RCM European Equity Income fund with versions available in Europe and the UK, pending regulatory approvals.

Smith & Williamson plans to open a Dublin-based private client wealth management service this spring.

Close Ventures managing director Patrick Reeve has conducted a management buyout of the Close Brothers venture capital trust business from its owners.

Pension providers have expressed their dismay the FSA hasn't invited them to join IFAs at its Pension Switching Roadshow.

The Equitable Life fiasco reiterates the importance of impartial advice after customers following sales staff's recommendations are still not guaranteed their money back.

AWD Chase De Vere has overhauled its adviser bonus scheme after the firm was last month fined more than £1m by the FSA for pensions mis-selling.