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Bupa has announced a price revision for its critical illness rates.

Industry commentators say Aviva could set its sights on arch-rival Prudential, which is still recovering from its failed $20bn takeover of AIG's Asian business.

BP has denied reports from Russia that Tony Hayward is set to stand down.

Citizen's Advice has criticised George Osborne's targeting of sickness benefits in a summer spending review aimed at cutting the £155bn deficit.

Professional bodies accredited by the FSA to check advisers' qualifications and CPD will not have the power to regulate individuals, the watchdog says.

The founder of Keydata has blasted the FSA for "draconian action" he claims led to the investment firm's unnecessary insolvency and collapse.

China has set the renminbi-dollar exchange rate at its highest level in five years, after announcing it would make its currency more flexible.

Legal & General is offering indexation on life insurance, critical illness and income protection products on a ‘pay as you go' basis, and giving advisers an up-lift in commission of 10% LIC for introducing business with an indexation option.

Axa's Protection Account has been added to the Webline portal's menu based product range.

The coalition government will tackle Equitable Life compensation payments in the first session of parliament, a Treasury minister has said.