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The advent of "Living Benefits" in the UK has heralded much debate. Cazalet Consulting's report on Living Benefits described them as the "investment holy grail" by being able to provide exposure to the upside of equities, whilst at the same time limiting...

In a recent address to the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England outlined the two primary risks currently facing the UK economy - the ongoing crisis in financial markets and the renewed build up of inflationary pressure....

One of the most consistent and scathing criticisms of financial services companies by the media and consumer groups has been over the practice, in some quarters, of tempting new clients with advantageous terms and products that are never offered to existing...

The protection industry is making huge strides in its efforts to tackle the issue of non-disclosure with new guidance issued in January by the Association of British Insurers. The ABI guidance covers fair treatment of claims for critical illness, income...

Setting up farms and growing crops in Africa may sound like an unusual investment for your ISA. But that is precisely what lies behind the Africa Invest Capital Protected Plan.

What are the market drivers that makes itan attractive sector for amateur landlords? By Graham Felstead, Head of Corporate Accounts, RBS Intermediary Partners

This year's Beijing Olympics are the focus of some nervous attentionfrom fund managers in the Asia/Pacific region, according to Standard & Poor'sFund Services, which has just published its annualreview on equity funds in the region.

How it is going to support brokers who want to make the most of what the current account mortgage sector offers

Open architecture, investment choice, tax planning benefits and platform availability, all factors that have been cited by the broader UK adviser market contributing to offshore investments becoming more accessible and attractive.

In financial services as in all major markets, social and demographic change drives innovation. The rise and rise of home ownership has transformed the mortgage market.