IFA firms needs to behave like other businesses and put profitability ahead of turnover, according to Helm Godfrey managing director Bruce Wilson.

Consumers want simplified and motivational choices when selecting savings products, like a financial version of ‘Weight Watchers', according to research by Aegon.

Scottish Life has re-launched a range of support material for employers and advisers to help them set up and run successful salary sacrifice schemes.

Coventry for Intermediaries will be adding new offset and buy-to-let mortgages to its range later this week.

Morgan Stanley has launched five structured products, including a global infrastructure plan.

Seven Investment Management (7IM) is remaining cautious on sterling and taking a contrarian, underweight stance on commodities as it seeks to outperform in difficult markets.

Standard Life has extended the range of less volatile forms of investment available through its individual, group and Wrap SIPPs in response to adviser feedback.

Mortgage for Business has launched a new website with a number of upgrades to enhance its customer experience.

Aegon is calling on the FSA to take account of what consumers want from financial advisers as it moves ahead with its advice reform agenda with the RDR.

Advisers are being reminded a deadline to protect large pension pots from tax charges is approaching.