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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has expressed concerns about the use of distribution deals to circumvent rules banning the payment of commission.

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Outsourcing investment to a DFM service can make sense for IFA firms but they have to go into the relationship with their eyes wide open, says Harry Kerr

SSAS customers acting as both trustee and administrator can have their SSAS reviewed as part of a service offered by Hornbuckle Mitchell.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has launched an Retail Distribution Review (RDR) compliant pensions diploma for advisers wanting to boost their knowledge of the corporate pensions sector.

Aegon UK has appointed Richard Dallas as director of marketing and transformation, a role which will see him spearhead the development of the company's platform business.

Lighthouse Group intends to launch a Direct to Consumer simplified advice service in a bid to capture a section of the mass market that is unable or unwilling to pay for financial advice.

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has launched its final guide to determine whether member firms will meet the criteria of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).