Protection

HSBC subsidiaries have been fined a total of £3m for failing to protect their customers' personal data.

Women are more likely than men to make financial cutbacks to help them survive the recession, research suggests.

Friends Provident International has announced the launch of the Optus Group Protection policy in the Middle East.

Friends Provident has rejected a fresh offer for the insurer from Resolution, saying its proposals are "flawed in a number of significant ways".

The FSA is being criticised for coupling short-term income protection (IP) with payment protection insurance (PPI) in a letter warning providers about contract terms.

Clive Cowdery's consolidation vehicle Resolution returned to the negotiating table with a sweetened offer for Friends Provident this morning.

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) has re-launched its protection offering with the introduction of the LifeQuote Protection Portal.

Friends Provident has sent a letter to the chairman of Resolution Limited setting out its proposed structure for a possible combination of the two groups.

Aviva has cut the regular and final bonus rates on its with-profit funds as the market downturn continues to hit the insurer.

Aviva has announced the launch of MyHealthCounts, a health management service encouraging individuals to take pro-active steps to improve their lifestyle.