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A fifth of intermediaries in the group pensions market believe they will have fewer customers and earn less because of the RDR, according to a study from ORC International.

HMRC has admitted millions more people than previously thought could be affected by recent PAYE problems.

The DWP's free Pension Tracing Service has helped 350,000 people find out if they are eligible for a workplace pension pot from previous employers.

The FTSE climbed 1.1% this morning to 5724.37 after rumours of more quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve gained momentum last night.

PwC warns the austerity budget will cause job losses of 500,000 in both the public and private sectors.

The UK's trade deficit narrowed marginally in August in line with expectations but imports dropped more than exports in a sign domestic demand may be softening.

New FSA powers have come into effect, giving the regulator the ability to deliver "prompt and effective" redress for consumers.

Levels of knowledge about state pension entitlements are "limited" and "incomplete" among those who will rely solely or mostly on the government for retirement income, according to a DWP report.

LeadPoint, the online lead generation solutions provider, has announced the launch of its real-time telephone verification system.

Holloway Friendly Society has reduced broker liability through the introduction of tele medical underwriting on its Income Protection policies.