Protection

Kevin Carr's verdicts on five recent developments

Aviva has said it expects its acquisition of rival Friends Life to generate extra revenue of £600m over the next two years, including and cost savings for the company of £225m.

...clients will call you about this week

Forward planning: Why LTC insurance is a step too far

The proportion of complaints against advisory groups found in favour of the consumer is significantly below the average for the sector, the Financial Ombudsman Service's (FOS's) latest data shows.

All this week's key events, hires and fires (plus a quick joke)

Lasting power of attorney: Everything you need to know

All the pictures from the night (part one)

Carbon Financial Partners took home the inaugural Adviser Firm of the Year (UK) trophy at the 2015 Professional Adviser Awards, which recognises excellence across adviser firms, providers, platforms and asset managers.

Zurich UK Life has reported operating profits of £115m in 2014, up 6% on the previous 12 months.