British expat votes in Spain fear a dent in the pound whichever party takes Government after polling today, a survey suggests.

It's decision time. Finally the General Election 2010 is here. But before you rush out to mark your cross in the polling booth, here is a recap of what the three main parties are offering in six key policy areas.

A swathe of new RDR exams have left advisers "confused" and "crossing their fingers" their current qualifications will still be valid after 2012.

Newspapers gripped with Election fever have Cameron's name splashed over (almost all) the front pages, as polling day 2010 kicks-off.

Solvency II, the EU directive which will massively increase capital requirements for UK life companies, has been postponed for two months.

The Financial Services and Skills Council (FSSC) has launched an online survey to assess gaps in professionalism ahead of the higher RDR standards.

The UK budget deficit will hit 12% this year to become the highest in the EU, the European Commission forecasts.

Legal & General's (L&G) new UK business was up 30% in Q1 but the total percentage through the IFA channel fell.

Prudential has delayed the issue of details of its $21 bn cash call, because it has failed to reach agreement with the FSA on its capital position.

Home of Choice is to announce the new owner of the network tomorrow, with LSL Property Services understood to be the preferred bidder.