Protection

MPs on the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) have once again called for upcoming legislation to give them the power to hold pre-appointment hearings for the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Long term care reform needs to be both clear and sustainable if a funding crisis is to be avoided says Just Retirement.

Around £300 million might be brought into the long-term care system by 2025 through the use of disability-linked annuities, according to research.

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Royal London has announced Ross Ainslie will step down as managing director of the Royal London protection businesses, Bright Grey and Scottish Provident

Zurich plans to make 90 redundancies from its UK life business as part of cost cutting measures in light of the challenging economic environment.

Barclays Stockbrokers has re-launched its execution-only service to intermediaries with an enhanced adviser support team.

Financial advisers will pay a lower fee to fund the Financial Services Authority (FSA) than initially thought after arrangements for 2012/13 were finalised.

The man responsible for HSBC's UK retail and commercial banking business has been named as the next chairman of the Financial Services Practitioner Panel (FSPP).

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