The rebrand of personal accounts to NEST will not prevent the dangers underpinning the government-backed pension scheme, warns independent policy adviser Ros Altmann.
Life insurance companies saw a sharp drop in profitability in Q4 2009, despite higher new business values for the first time in over two years.
Investors are less positive on the outlook for returns in 2010, with the numbers planning to invest falling by almost 50%, according to the IMA.
Aviva has announced it is continuing to offer 30% initial commission on all new age-related International Solutions business.
Santander will rename 1,000 Abbey and Bradford & Bingley branches in January, with the total rising to 1,300 by the end of the year.
People should be allowed to carry on working into their 70s and 80s, according to Harriet Harman.
Perspective Financial Group has extended its 2009 purchasing spree into the New Year with the acquisition of Future Lifestyle on Friday.
Investec Asset Management has launched three new funds for its Luxembourg-domiciled GSF range - which utilise full Ucits III powers in the energy, natural resources and currency sectors.
Activity in the UK's financial services sector rose less than expected in Q4 2009 and more firms now expect it to fall, the BBC reports.
An asset management company is set to launch offering low cost passive investment solutions to IFAs.