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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) believes a clear consensus has emerged surrounding its proposals to reclassify the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions.

Defensive and short equity ETFs rallied over the last week, amid renewed risk aversion on Dubai credit concerns, says ETF Securities (ETFS).

Almost half (43%) of Britons do not buy life insurance because they do not see the need for it, research suggests.

Re-Insurer Swiss Re has released its review of the insurance industry which highlights consumer's demands for increased simplicity and clarity.

Stock markets in Asia and across the emerging economies will be the stand-out performers next year, research by F&C Investments suggests.

The Government wants the Post Office to offer a wider range of financial services products and become a more significant player in the mortgage market.

Nearly two-thirds of pension managers believe personal accounts will not go ahead in their current form.

E-Fund Management has attracted $2.8bn through its Shenzhen 100 ETF feeder fund, placing the firm as the second largest fund manager in China, according to Z-Ben Advisors.

The IPS Partnership has launched a family SIPP plan, offering both pooled and individual investment options.

Banks systematically sell products and the RDR will not change that, Sesame Bankhall executive chairman Ivan Martin says.