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Problems in the UK mortgage market could actually work in expatriate buyers' favour, according to mortgage broker Offshoreonline.

MEDIA communications house Cicero and strategic advisers HM Consulting have teamed up to launch The Platforum.

One of the most consistent criticisms of financial services companies has been over the practice of tempting new clients with advantageous terms and products that are never offered to existing customers.

Getting the most out of pensions 'Third way' products offer a great deal of flexibility, sitting in between old-style annuities and drawdown options. They provide innovative solutions for those planning their income in retirement, enabling clients...

Is the credit crunch over? What is the outlook for the markets for the remainder of 2008? How should advisers be asset allocating on behalf of their clients?

Aberdeen Asset Management is considering abandoning the UK as its headquarters for tax purposes as speculation mounts that a wave of British fund managers could head for the exit in frustration at Treasury tax changes, The Times reports.

LOWES Financial Management has acquired Premium Independent Financial Management.

UBS is to axe 7% of its workforce, or 5,500 jobs, as it struggles to deal with the impact of the global credit crunch, The Times reports.

Standard Life's decision to cut payments on endowments, raise time-bars, and cut bonuses is bad news for policyholders but good news for the company, The Daily Telegraph reports.

Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander in the Isle of Man has launched an online suite of multicurrency savings products under the Kaupthing Edge banner.