The Fair Investment Company has launched a SIPP, an ISA and investment account, all available via a single platform.
John Moret, the former marketing director of Suffolk Life dubbed ‘Mr Sipp', has launched his own specialist SIPP consultancy and advisory firm.
The protection market has started to recover over the last year, but it is being propped up by resurging critical illness sales, according to FSA figures.
Retirement planning specialist MD Pension Solutions has added two advisers to its team as it seeks to branch out into investment advice.
Since the coalition government came to power in May the retirement income industry has seen unprecedented change - not least the launch of a consultation on abolishing the Age 75 rule. This is a subject close to the hearts of many within the retirement...
Jon Sadler discusses the importance of engaging regularly with clients.
Fewer consumers are seeking financial advice before investing their cash, research suggests.
Aviva says it is "not ashamed" of its multi-distribution approach but insists IFAs remain its "lifeblood" and claims direct sales will never account for more than 10% of business written.
Sesame Bankhall will launch a restricted advice service for at-retirement customers with small pension pots.
A newly-formed industry association has been set up in Australia - but only 14 firms have so far met its strict criteria for independence.