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Royal London-owned wrap Ascentric is running half day RDR Workshops for firms which have transitioned to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) or are in the process of doing so.

UK bank shares have jumped following last night's announcement of a £100bn stimulus package for the UK economy.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has expressed concerns about provider preparedness for changes set to be introduced following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Bank of Scotland has appointed Mattioli Woods to operate its £140m Pilgrim SIPP.

BlackRock has become the latest in a line of providers and asset managers to launch a master trust before auto-enrolment.

The Federation of European IFAs (FEFA) is conducting a series of local masterclasses on structured investments for its members across Europe.

A steep reduction in net sales of long-term UCITS (UCITS excluding money market funds) was the main trigger of the fall in net sales of UCITS during the month.

Fiduciary services provider, International Protector Group (IPG) has published a guide to the recently announced Bahamas Executive Entity (BEE).

The IFA label represents an "irretrievably damaged brand" and should be "consigned to history", according to a pensions report released today.

Eight in ten Equitable Life savers who were promised compensation are unhappy due to ongoing delays receiving their payments, a survey suggests.