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MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis has written an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to push through compulsory financial education in schools.

Managed portfolios which invest primarily in ETFs are continuing to grow as use of ETFs among individuals and institutions becomes more widespread.

Groupama Healthcare has said it will continue to release claims data for small group scheme policies after its merger with Simplyhealth.

The leaders of the British Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have this morning announced a "momentous" merger agreement in a bid to produce a combined stance on future regulatory changes.

Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has admitted accountability issues with parliament and apologised for ill-feeling caused by the FSA's refusal to delay the retail distribution review (RDR).

The FSA and the OFT are consulting on guidance to firms in relation to payment protection products - the first time the FSA has become involved in the design of a specific product.

Legal & General has credited diversification into non mortgage related business for strong individual protection results that boosted its third quarter performance.

Aviva has apologised for "cross-selling" discounted private medical insurance (PMI) to advisers' clients, in what the insurer has said was a mistake.

Aegon-owned advisory business Origen has appointed Mike Kirsch as interim managing director.

Bramdean Asset Management has confirmed it is launching an execution only funds supermarket next year, quashing reports the launch had been shelved due to concerns over platform regulation.