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MetLife Europe will launch a suite of new products this year and next on the back of its acquisition today of American Life Insurance Company (Alico).

Investors in failed structured product provider NDF Administration (NDFA) are planning a legal challenge to an FSCS decision not to compensate their loss.

The government has announced a series of measures designed to help small businesses grow and access finance.

IFA services provider threesixty is looking beyond qualifications as it aims to help advisers find the right businesses model for the transition to RDR.

European ETF assets have risen by nearly 13% this year, boosting total assets under management (AUM) to $256.2bn, according to BlackRock.

State Street Corporation has been appointed as fund administrator for the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) as the scheme's investment mandates are put out to tender.

Santander will complete its rebrand of 300 Alliance & Leicester (A&L) branches by the end of November, bringing the total number of Santander branches on the UK high street to over 1,300.

The FSCS will ‘pre-approve' claims from eligible investors in Keydata plans backed by Lifemark despite no date being set for payouts.

The majority of Britons intend to remain in their current homes for the rest of their lives, according to Friends Provident research.

IFA support group Tenet has told its client firms there has "never been a better time" to voice their concerns over the RDR's requirements and is encouraging those with worries to contact their local MP.