Protection

Andrew Dilnot's proposals for long-term care funding have once again been kicked into the long grass as health secretary Andrew Lansley today unveiled the long-awaited white paper on social care.

PROTECTION WATCH

Aegon UK is in exclusive talks with third-party specialists Serco regarding outsourcing the administration of its protection business.

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Mutual life and pensions company Royal London has announced the management team for its intermediary propositions, following the appointment of Hugh McKee as chief executive last month.

The European parliament is set to reject a ban on commission to independent financial advisers (IFAs) when it votes on MiFID II next week.

An amendment to the Financial Services Bill proposed by two Labour peers could open up the possibility of financial advisers not having to be regulated if they do not charge for their services.

OUTPERFORM

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has expressed concerns about the use of distribution deals to circumvent rules banning the payment of commission.

John Deane, intermediary chief of Royal London, is to leave the company after five years.