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The story of the thumb-sucker: Is the FCA using supervisory shock tactics?

An online simplified advice business which also allows customers to speak to an adviser is set to be launched by the former chief executive of Ashcourt Rowan Financial Planning.

What the supervision shift means for your firm

National wealth manager and IFA acquirer Bellpenny has completed the acquisition of Hansen Lloyd Asset Management (HLAM) in a deal involving £75m of funds under management (FUM).

Life insurer Friends Life has reported a "limited immediate Budget impact" on its retirement income business but said it expects annuity sales to drop by up to 70% in the medium term.

Mike Horseman, MD, Cockburn Lucas

Plans to allow the tax authority to settle unpaid demands by taking money from people's bank accounts have been criticised by a group of MPs.

Adviser masterclass: How to keep clients for life

Prudential has become the latest life company to report severely hit annuity sales in the wake of radical reforms to how people can access their pension.

Sector report: Fancy a slice of the T&T cake?