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The ABI says it is vital advisers check arrangements for clients who may be affected by the imminent change in the national minimum pensions age.

The Dow Jones advanced more than 2% in early trading as investors reacted positively to signs Greece could get help from the European Union (EU).

Positive Solutions is cutting its annual Overseas Forum - this year a Mediterranean cruise - because of "exceptional" costs incurred in 2009.

Resolution has appointed former Standard Chartered chief executive Sir Malcolm Williamson as chairman of Friends Provident Holdings.

Zurich UK's protection sector led the way as its Life business grew by 6% last year, taking the total value of new premiums (APE) to £501m.

International Asset Management Limited, one of the oldest fund of hedge funds managers in Europe, has opened a branch office in Spain to enhance the service it offers to clients in Iberia.

A third of advisers do not expect the Bank of England to increase interest rates for at least another year, a study suggests.

The Stonehage Group, which advises high net worth families, has launched Stonehage Investment Partners Geneva to complement its existing Stonehage Investment Partners (SIP) business in London.

Hector Sants exits the FSA having fostered an environment of collaboration and consultancy within financial services, the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) says.

Fidelity is planning an initial £630m capital raising for Anthony Bolton's China Special Situations PLC.