Pensioners who have released equity from their homes over the last five years or more could save thousands by remortgaging to a more competitive deal, according to Key Retirement Solutions.

At Bank of Scotland mortgages, we consider the large loan market to be a niche sector that requires a tailored approach compared to that of the conventional mortgage market.

Margaret Beckett has been confirmed as the new housing minister in Gordon Brown's Cabinet reshuffle.

Jersey has seen the launch of 26 unregulated funds since the introduction of the new rules earlier this year.

Aviva Investors has launched the Aviva Investors Global High Yield Bond fund.

A DVD promoting income protection (IP) cover and made available to advisers may come under the FSA's spotlight after it evoked memories of a controversial video banned for its "scaremongering" tactics.

Shares in HBOS, Lloyds TSB and Barclays climbed more than 14%, 9% and 8% respectively on Friday after the FSA raised the savings guarantee in the event of a bank going bust.

AIFA policy director Andrew Strange has called on the FSA to provide a "sensible" transition period of at least five years for advisers to gain post-RDR qualifications.

Nucleus Financial's David Ferguson has hit out at wrap providers which "hide behind" bundled charging structures for hindering client transparency.

The Building Societies' Association (BSA) has called for a debate on whether payments to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) should be risk-related.