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Advisers who can demonstrate excellence in incorporating platforms within their businesses are being urged to submit an entry for the UK Platform Awards 2010.

Turquoise, a European multilateral trading facility, is launching a service to trade US-listed ETFs during European hours.

An IFA caught up in the Keydata debacle is urging investors not to pin all their hopes on a judicial review into the failed investment vehicle.

Government proposals to enable Pension Protection Fund compensation to be shared in the event of divorce will place administrative strain on the PPF, a consultant says.

Mike Sargeant, managing director of Pharon IFA for the past six years and an employee for the last 23, is taking early retirement.

The number of people selling their homes rose in March to its highest level in six months, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

The FSA has fined London-based IFA Robin Bradford £24,500 for pension switching advice failings.

Kevin LeGrand has been elected as president of the Society of Pension Consultants.

Aegon is calling for a radical shake-up of the pensions system, urging the next Government to review auto enrolment and end the "salami slicing" of tax relief.

The Centre for Economics and Business Research has increased its forecast of economic growth in Britain, predicting GDP would be about £20bn higher by 2020 if the Conservatives gain power.