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Advisers' ability to reach out to consumers will determine their fate post RDR, according to Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) chief executive Nick Cann.

Bright Grey has launched ‘Bright Touch', a free iPhone app that allows advisers to access product information.

Lifesearch is in final negotiations on a plan to offer clients general insurance products.

Millionaires favour hedge fund manager Paul Singer, CEO of Elliott Management, as the manager they trust most with their cash, according to an investment club survey.

Former New Star CIO Theo Zemek claimed she was bullied by firm founder John Duffield, echoing allegations made by her ex-colleague Patrick Evershed, according to the lawyer acting for Evershed.

The Cautious Managed sector accounted for more than half of total sales on Cofunds in October in its best-ever monthly showing as advisers continue to favour outsourcing solutions.

Ageas Protect has seen its protection business almost double over the first three quarters of the year although it is yet to reach profitability.

Friends Life has announced completion of the outsourcing on IT and Customer Service functions of its UK Heritage business.

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