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All advisers who sold low and medium risk investors Keydata products backed by life settlements face the threat of crippling compensation payouts, after a landmark early decision by the FOS.

Clients will benefit from a prominently displayed practicing certificate, detailing their adviser's qualifications and commitment to professionalism, the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) says.

Fraud is costing the financial services industry £3.6bn per year, according to the National Fraud Authority (NFA).

Billionaire investor George Soros has warned the Chancellor's austerity budget will return the UK to recession unless the government curbs its spending cuts.

Up to 250,000 people with dementia receive care and support that fails to meet their needs, resulting in 50,000 people being forced into care homes early, an Alzheimer's Society report has found.

Williams de Broë must fork out £1.4m to the FSCS for its share of a £326m interim levy, an increase of 600% on last year.

Gilliat Financial Solutions has launched its new Twin Win product along with the next tranche of its Income Builder series.

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An £11,000 FSCS bill to help cover the costs of claims against failed investment businesses including Keydata has forced one IFA to increase his hourly rate.

Morgan Stanley has launched two 100% capital protected structured products, both delivering ‘simple' payouts linked to the performance of the FTSE 100.