US Senate recommendations seeking to increase disclosure and strengthen enforcement in financial jurisdictions could have far-reaching implications offshore, according to Jersey law firm BakerPlatt Group.

The Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) is offering support to standalone brokers who may be struggling in the credit crunch.

Wrap provider Ascentric has appointed Robert Beverley to its business development team as strategic accounts manager.

Offshore account holders are "likely to feel some heat" from HM Revenue and Customs, as it launches an aggressive drive with worldwide tax authorities to clamp down on perceived tax evasion, according to business and financial adviser Grant Thornton....

LV= Asset Management has launched its new multi-asset Diversified Income fund, which targets 4% gross income per annum.

Reliance Mutual has made its seventh acquisition in five years with the completion of a further block of business from Family Investments, following FSA approval.

The FTSE100 has started well this morning with investors buoyed by lower oil prices and a strong Wall Street session on Friday. London's blue-chip index is currently 24.50 points (0.45%) higher to 5513.70.

Britons are £600bn worse off than a year ago as the economy veers perilously close to recession, leading accountants have warned, The Telegraph reports.

MetLife Europe has appointed Claire Oldstein as UK head of marketing communications as it continues expanding into the UK retirement and savings market.

Consumers are becoming more switched on with regard to FSA compliance when it comes to choosing reputable advisers, according to feedback from our mortgage and insurance broker clients.