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The ETF market reached US$1.4 trillion at the end of the first half as ETF growth continued, according to BlackRock's Industry Review H1 2011.

Prudential is expanding its direct sales arm for high net worth customers, but has pledged to ring fence those clients introduced to it by IFAs.

A petition calling for financial education in schools has collected more than 15,000 signatures.

The Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has launched its inquiry into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

This week's Retirement Planner quick-fire poll asks: How will Halifax's decision to withdraw its Retirement Home Plan affect the equity release sector?

Retirement Planner's round up of the top pension stories this week.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has completed its investigations into three investment frauds which lost hundreds of investors millions of pounds following a decision at Harrow Crown Court last week.

Royal London, owner of Bright Grey, said disruption caused by its takeover of Scottish Provident three years ago had hit service levels following criticism from advisers.

Ashcourt Rowan's incoming CEO Jonathan Polin wants to grow the wealth manager's market share post RDR through organic growth and acquisitions.

Older people taking up personal budgets often face cuts to the level of care they can afford and are forced to do so because it is the only way they can continue to use their familiar care worker, according to new research.