An IFA consolidation vehicle its founders describe as the "first national RDR fee-based IFA company" was officially unveiled today.

Major flaws exist in the equity release advice process, according to an undercover investigation which found some IFAs are failing to ask clients even the most basic fact find questions.

Life insurance giant Aegon has been congratulated for embracing technology and improving its electronic capabilities.

A Kent-based adviser has become a regular on a live televised finance programme watched by more than 12 million people.

The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is calling on stakeholders, including financial advisers, to have their say on the future of the organisation as part of an independent review.

Solicitors must only refer clients to independent advisers for investment advice, revised guidance for solicitors states.

The FSA and financial ombudsman (FOS) are under pressure to name and shame firms that fail or refuse to pay FOS awards.

Women are more likely than men to make financial cutbacks to help them survive the recession, research suggests.

Friends Provident has rejected a fresh offer for the insurer from Resolution, saying its proposals are "flawed in a number of significant ways".

The FSA is being criticised for coupling short-term income protection (IP) with payment protection insurance (PPI) in a letter warning providers about contract terms.