Zurich has unveiled the latest edition of its tax handbook and, for the first time, will keep customers abreast of taxation changes via email updates.

Lloyds Banking Group is among the early losers on Thursday despite reports it is considering a new form of capital to offer to shareholders in a bid to cut its use of the Government's insurance scheme for toxic assets.

Thousands of British workers are bucking the belt-tightening trend by increasing payments into their personal pension, research suggests.

Fortis Life is set to target national and network IFA propositions as it seeks to build on its UK market share.

Here's a common question: Does someone with no dependents need life cover? And here's a typical answer: No. But is it really that simple?

A world-renowned public affairs specialist which has previously worked with the Belarusian government has been hired by the Association of IFAs (AIFA) to boost the organisation's profile.

Confidence among business professionals has seen the biggest rise for two years, suggesting the UK recession is at an end, a survey has said.

Positive Solutions is set to pair advisers with lawyers and accountants to give them access to more clients and says it may look to do the same with small private banks and foreign exchange dealers.

First-time buyers (FTBs) helped kick-start the recent mini revival in the mortgage market, research suggests, while home movers and investors are also making an impact.

The vast majority of advisers are concerned people are saving "too little too late" for their retirement, research suggests.