Aegon UK reports new life and pensions business of £706m for the first nine months of the year, a fall of 24% compared to the same period in 2008.

Lord Myners says ‘more needs to be done' before Solvency II can deliver on its promise of significant reform of the insurance industry.

Market volatility will not damage demand for offshore products, advisers say.

MetLife is increasing the choice of guarantees it offers on its Retirement Portfolio to include two-and a half year step ups.

Charities should be wary of offering free ‘financial advice' and will writing services to people in exchange for legacy donations, says the PFS.

Britain more at risk of losing its top-tier credit rating than any other major economy, according to leading agency Fitch.

Less complexity and greater financial literacy is what is needed in the pension industry, not more choice, says shadow pensions minister Nigel Waterson.

Legal & General and Prudential say customers won't lose out if they miss return deadlines as a result of the Royal Mail postal strikes.

Returns on cash deposited by SIPP and SSAS investors are far too low, according to a survey of 100 pension IFAs.

Up to 100 jobs will go at Sesame Bankhall as part of post-merger company restructuring, executive chairman Ivan Martin announces today.