Users of the International Investment website can now access www.advisercareers.com , a new jobs board developed by Incisive Media, publisher of International Investment.

Political one-upmanship by the Government and opposition parties is preventing home information packs (HIPs) from being delivered in full, and letting down homebuyers, AHIPP says.

Nationwide Building Society has launched a range of bonds including a six-month fixed rate bond.

Close Brothers has launched the Close Wealth Management Academy to deepen its relationships with financial advisers.

London Central Property (LCP) is set to launch its London Central Portfolio Property Fund II in September.

Roadshows designed to help advisers make the most of the technology available to them are being held throughout September, hosted by provider 1st The Exchange.

AXA Distributions Services has appointed Richard Lloyd as investment marketing manager.

Insurance firm Fortis UK, which launched a life business in July, has announced positive first-half results for 2008.

Fee-based IFA support service provider threesixy, has launched a product panel for its clients, listing partners offering ‘third way' pension products.

A survey published by the IMA has revealed that the number of net retail sales was down almost £6bn compared to last year.