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The European Central Bank has given its starkest warning to date on growing strains in the eurozone credit markets, reports The Telegraph .

HMRC has given the 30,000 Keydata Investment Services investors holding non-compliant Isas hope that they will not have to repay tax relief they expected on their investment or close their plans.

Aegon says it is committed to the third way annuities market, despite its decision to withdraw its popular 5 For Life product earlier this month.

Variable annuities have been available in the UK for little over two years and the signs are that they are growing in popularity.

SimplyBiz has opened up its New Model Business Academy (NMBA) to the whole of the financial services market and those looking to begin a career in the profession.

The recession has come to end, according to one of the nation's most respected economic think-tanks.

Professional Adviser has linked with the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) to allow advisers reading the publication to accrue CPD points.

The Treasury has told its investment banking advisers to examine the feasibility of selling Northern Rock, the nationalised lender, back to the City in the autumn, The Times has learnt.

Question: 'Part-time SSAS admins put schemes 'at risk' (IFA Online 29th May 2009). The story continues: 'HMRC has the power to levy a 55% tax charge on scheme assets......'

Bluefin Advisory Services is offering its staff and advisers a support package to help them achieve the CII's Diploma in Financial Planning, through their 'Advance' professional qualifications initiative.