Regulation

As the deadline for the Retail Distribution Review swiftly approaches, Helen Morrissey looks at how prepared advisers are and asks what support they are being offered.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has successfully resolved a conflict with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over the rules around adviser charging on annuity business.

Jim Reeve, chief executive of Aegon-owned national IFA Positive Solutions, has left the business to pursue alternative opportunities in financial services.

Industry figures have raised concerns over Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs' (HMRC's) stance on adviser charging on annuity business.

Keydata founder Steward Ford is seeking to ban FSA staff who saw protected attorney-client e-mails from being involved in an investigation into the company.

Wealth manager St James's Place (SJP) has reported a 30% rise in profits for 2011.

How will the Retail Distribution Review affect the retirement advisory market? Fiona Murphy takes you through this month's Inquiry

A shadow minister has hit out at the changes already being made to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the regulatory landscape before Parliament has a chance to legislate on them.

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) is seeking clarity from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on whether advisers will need extra qualifications on long term care (LTC) insurance to remain independent post-RDR.

Life settlements fund EEA has generated nearly £40m in revenues in the last two months, despite its suspension following "unprecedented" redemption requests.