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Structured products are again in the regulatory firing line but this time it is providers - rather than IFAs - which are in the FSA's sights.

With markets and regulators putting fresh pressure on firms, Professional Adviser asked advisers how to run a tight ship without compromising revenues.

Simplybiz has launched a business transition proposition for IFAs looking to retire or offload a segment of their client bank.

An apparent mis-type in the FSA's latest policy statement outlining how advisers should in the future fill in their RMAR forms sent some scurrying to their accountants for clarification this week.

Markets across Europe recovered from early losses on Thursday despite a new warning from the EU Commission that the eurozone may fall into recession next year.

Germany and France have begun preliminary talks about a possible break-up of the eurozone, according to reports, amid fresh fears about the future of Italy after the nation's cost of borrowing hit a new record.

Prudential has launched four risk managed portfolios for investors in its £70bn life fund as it moves to attract advisers post RDR.

Almost £300m was paid out in group income protection (GIP) claims last year according to figures collated by Grid.

Patrick Evershed has claimed his former boss John Duffield bullied and humiliated New Star staff including withdrawing an offer of sweets from managers having a bad period of performance, according to his witness statement lodged with an employment tribunal...

Neil Woodford has revealed his "increasing concern" about the situation in the eurozone as he warns of a European credit crunch and the risk of the UK following Europe into recession next year.