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The final rules governing auto-enrolment into workplace pension schemes from 2012 were laid before Parliament today.
12 January 2010
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Your profession
The Financial Services Ombudsman (FOS) has frozen the total levy paid by all financial businesses, and the case fee, at 2009/2010 levels until March 2011.
12 January 2010
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RDR
IFAs face a race against time to get in shape for the RDR, with some firms plagued by a mindset of resistance to change, according to transitional planning firm FP Advance.
12 January 2010
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Investment
Aggregate scheme funding improved by £60.1bn in December 2009, latest figures from the Pension Protection Fund reveal.
12 January 2010
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ETFs
The exchange-traded product market in the US and Europe is expected to hit $1.2trn in assets under management in 2010, says Deutsche Bank.
12 January 2010
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Investment
The financial strength and reputation of providers are the two most important factors for advisers considering recommending their products to clients, research suggests.
12 January 2010
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Mortgages
A London-based mortgage broker has had his approval withdrawn for failing to co-operate with the FSA.
12 January 2010
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Investment General
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) is spending to scoop up some of the world's least popular assets.
12 January 2010
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With Profits
Aviva has today cut its with-profits income rates for new business, from 3.25% to 2.5%.
12 January 2010
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ETFs
ETFs are experiencing explosive product growth and offer untapped potential for institutional investors, according to a report by State Street Corporation.
12 January 2010
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