Friends Provident has set its sights on becoming the first UK provider to offer protection cover to clients through a wrap platform.

VAM Funds has won full retail distribution approval from the financial regulator in Dublin for its Luxembourg VAM Funds (Lux) Sicav range.

Positive steps have been made to address pension deficits through the scheme funding regime, and clearance activity is on a downward trend, latest Pensions Regulator data shows.

One in three certified financial planners (CFPs) is receiving more incoming calls from potential new clients despite the extreme market conditions, an Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) study suggests.

BlueBay Asset Management has launched the Global Convertible Bond fund, designed to take advantage of cheap valuations currently seen in the convertible bond market.

Banks dived in early trading on Friday after a bleak trading statement from HBOS revealed the extent of its bad debts on mortgages and unsecured lending.

Senior German politicians have attacked Gordon Brown's handling of the financial crisis, blaming the Prime Minister for mishandling the British economy, reports The Guardian .

Scottish Life has launched an annual review of Income Release options to help IFAs advise clients nearing retirement.

Skandia International has launched a series of technical documents designed to help financial advisers provide tax advice to international clients.

Skandia International has launched a series of technical documents designed to help financial advisers provide tax advice to their clients regardless of their global location.