The FSA's fondness for change will be the most likely cause of an IFA exodus over the next three years, research suggests.

Employees at the holding companies of regulated firms may need to apply for FSA approved person status under new rules proposed today.

IFA support group Tenet is offering to pair up member firms looking to sell with those seeking to buy after noticing an increase in the number of principals looking to offload their businesses.

Up to 400 former customers of failed derivatives broker Global Trade Europe (GTE) are set for compensation payouts.

Equitable Life appoints a new CEO in yet another busy week in financial services

For as long as I can remember - which is longer than some might think - our industry has been heavily regulated.

Financial advisers are being warned to tighten their data security as new powers mean they could be fined TWICE for breaches.

An influential protection IFA says he is willing to take a commission hit by using only those insurers offering ‘Big T' tele-underwriting.

Adviser members of SimplyBiz will benefit from an improved front and back office solution after the firm partnered with software provider IntelliFlo.

An online tool enabling businesses and their advisers to calculate how much shareholder or partnership protection they need has been launched by Legal & General (L&G).