Protection

Life and pensions giant Prudential could see its A+ credit rating downgraded by Standard & Poor's (S&P), the FT reports.

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has come out strongly against plans to increase the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy threshold.

Consumers are increasingly aware of how much a care home costs but unaware of funding issues, according to research.

Legal & General Network (LGN) has confirmed plans to freeze its current charges for existing mortgage, protection and general insurance services until January 2014.

Skandia has announced its gender-neutral pipeline plans including the launch of tele-underwriting.

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Square One Financial Planning has developed a service to advise clients on their options around long-term care funding.

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BATTLE OF THE SEXES

The coalition will introduce the £35,000 cap on social care costs as recommended by the Dilnot "as soon as" it is able, the health minister said today.