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Life insurers in Western Europe are set to continue to suffer from shrinking markets and low profitability, while globally markets recover, according to global reinsurer Swiss Re.

Scottish Widows is launching an enhanced annuity product.

Chancellor George Osborne has said he will cap the country's welfare budget each year for the next four years from April 2015 - but the state pension will not be included.

The gold spot price hit a 33-month low today after positive US economic data strengthened the case for a tapering of quantitative easing, further eroding demand for safe havens.

Henderson has delayed commission payments to over 7,000 advisers for three weeks due to additional checks needed following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Multi-asset fund returns have beaten investors' expectations over the past three years, according to research from Prudential.

A survey carried out by independent financial advice firm deVere has highlighted a trend in short-term financial planning among potential new clients for advisers.

Paragon Mortgages pull fixed-rate buy-to-let range because of volatile swap rates

Aegon UK has launched a simple life protection product providing up to £500,000 worth of cover to advised clients aged between 18 and 49.

Wrap platform Novia has added Smith & Williamson's guided architecture service to its adviser proposition.