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The FSA has warned advisers about "conflicts of interest" arising from holding shares in platforms.

Banks should allow consumers to select the benefits they want with their packaged accounts to help combat mis-selling of the products, Defaqto has said.

Web Financial Services has acquired Bryant Kesek Financial Services (BKFS), as part of a five-year expansion plan.

Grieving clients could be missing out on thousands of pounds worth of state bereavement benefits, RGA has said.

Scottish Widows has revealed it is examining the possibility of re-entering the IFA protection market.

Scottish Widows will begin selling annuities via IFAs in a new distribution strategy as it closes Clerical Medical International to new business.

The Money Advice Service (MAS) says there is tangible evidence to show it is benefitting independent financial advisers.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be given new powers in the spring to tackle employers who try to dodge paying their PAYE or National Insurance contributions (NICs).

Limits on loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages were back on the agenda last night after George Osborne told MPs the Bank of England could intervene to prevent another housing crisis.

The value of Just Retirement's new business in the six months to 31 December 2011 grew by 32.7% compared to the same period in 2010.