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Wealth manager St James's Place (SJP) is offering a range of extra services to strengthen relationships with new and existing clients.

The management at Swindon-based Intrinsic Financial Services has bought out shareholder Lloyds Banking Group in a bid to make the company saleable.

Financial advisers working in banks will have a tougher time than IFAs persuading clients to part with a fee for their services, research suggests.

Friends Life has introduced fee facilitation options across a number of product ranges ahead of the implementation of new remuneration rules brought about by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Standard Life has revealed a range of charging methods for its Retail International Bond product ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Adviser charging for personal and group personal pensions can be applied general pensions advice, including annuity choice or drawdown, according to guidance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has 'overstepped the mark' in a letter urging professional indemnity insurance (PII) insurers to pay out on Arch Cru claims, according to a lawyer.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is planning to ramp up its efforts to make consumers aware of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) next month.

The Board of financial adviser Lighthouse Group has moved to end speculation over its plans to de-list the company from the AIM stock market.