Money Marketing
25 July 2007
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ABI says recent floods bring cost to insurers to £2bn
25 Jul 2007
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Kane becomes ABI chairman
26 Jul 2007
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2Plan recruits PosSol directors
26 Jul 2007
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5D Finance chief executive steps down
25 Jul 2007
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A new dawn
27 Jul 2007
With debate raging around the Retail Distribution Review and its related papers and continued talk of further market consolidation the traditional summer news lull does not look like appearing anytime soon.
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A platform for success
26 Jul 2007
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A professional footing
26 Jul 2007
Many advisers are on the way to achieving professional financial planner status while those who have already made the move point out the benefits it has brought them. By Kate Baier
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A road less travelled
26 Jul 2007
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A shaw thing
26 Jul 2007
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A tonic for protection
26 Jul 2007
Protection must keep pace with medical advances and convince the public that they need the product
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Abbey Life sold to Deutsche Bank for nearly £1bn
31 Jul 2007
Lloyds TSB has sold its closed book business Abbey Life to Deutsche Bank for almost £1bn.
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ABI grab fails consumers' interests
26 Jul 2007
Aifa is accusing the ABI of having lost sight of the consumer interest. Director general Chris Cummings says the ABI has failed to put consumers' interests first and its agenda is also anti-IFA.
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'ABI pursuing anti-advice agenda'
26 Jul 2007
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Aifa triggers RDR fightback
26 Jul 2007
Aifa has launched the first stage of its battle plan against many of the Retail Distribution Review proposals it warns could endanger the future of professional advice and lead to severe consumer detriment.
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APS is first casualty in Witan review
26 Jul 2007
Witan has offloaded APS Asset Management, which ran its Asia Pacific holdings, after a prolonged period of underperformance.
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Assets Under Renovation
25 Jul 2007
With Thames River lurking in the shadows, Credit Suisse has finally made the decision to do away with the regional strategy funds on its multi-manager range.
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Away games are yielding results for UK managers
26 Jul 2007
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Axa and CBK clash over online application
26 Jul 2007
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Axa Framlington reopens gates to Luckraft fund
26 Jul 2007
Axa Framlington has reopened George Luckraft’s equity income fund to new business for the first time since it was soft closed in 2005.
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Barclays - Global Property Plan - Issue 51
26 Jul 2007
BarclaysGlobal Property Plan - Issue 51
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Barclays Global Investors - iShares S&P/MIB
26 Jul 2007
Barclays Global InvestorsiShares S&P/MIB
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Barclays Global Investors -iShares MSCI Europe
27 Jul 2007
Barclays Global InvestorsiShares MSCI Europe
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Barclays Global Investors -iShares S&P Global Clean Energy
26 Jul 2007
Barclays Global InvestorsiShares S&P Global Clean Energy
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Barclays/Woolwich to keep £275 exit fee
31 Jul 2007
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Bespoke buy for SimplyBiz
26 Jul 2007
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BoE stats show increase in total net lending in June
30 Jul 2007
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Branding iron in the fire
26 Jul 2007
Nicole Blackmore reports on reaction to the possibility that the historic Norwich Union brand could be scrapped in favour of Aviva
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Broker banned over false application
26 Jul 2007
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Broker talkback
26 Jul 2007
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Brokers call for exit talks as just two lenders rethink fees
26 Jul 2007
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Cabral quits NU days after taking on corporate bond fund
25 Jul 2007
Norwich Union fund manager Donna Cabral has resigned from the firm less than a month after taking over as lead manager of the £921m corporate bond fund.
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Capita claims its independence will boost wrap deal
26 Jul 2007
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Capita picks up PwC trust admin business for £12.75m
31 Jul 2007
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China seeds $200bn global investment fund
26 Jul 2007
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Clarkson Hill considers wrap and links with Enterprise for sub-prime
25 Jul 2007
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Clear sighted
26 Jul 2007
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Cofunds to offer payment choice
26 Jul 2007
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Community spirit
26 Jul 2007
Having just set up a lunch at my house, I used Facebook to invite my friends. Online communities are becoming very popular and cannot be ignored.
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Corn on the Icob
26 Jul 2007
Protection advice makes money while non-advice barely breaks even
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Cost of flooding rises to £2.5bn says ABI
27 Jul 2007
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Critical concern at scoring system
26 Jul 2007
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Crown Equity Release warns pensioners over sale-and-rent schemes
31 Jul 2007
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Cummings' rallying call to join fight against RDR
26 Jul 2007
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Direct debit could save £200 a year
26 Jul 2007
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Do you bet your bottom dollar?
26 Jul 2007
Even the experts are undecided on future movements of the weakened dollar, meaning investors must carefully weigh up the risks of investing in the US, says Will Henley
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Edeus - Two-Year Self-Cert Tracker
26 Jul 2007
EdeusTwo-Year Self-Cert Tracker
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Edeus launches buy-to-let deals with 10 partners
26 Jul 2007
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Edeus research reveals average adverse LTV often lower than prime
25 Jul 2007
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EuroCape fills gap
26 Jul 2007
Acorn Capital PartnersEurocape II Property Finance
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Exit wounds
26 Jul 2007
It may be worth suffering penalties to transfer from existing pension plans to the more flexible environment of a Sipp
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Experian buy N4 Solutions
25 Jul 2007
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F&C placed on S&P CreditWatch after RAM deal
26 Jul 2007
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F&C stresses it is in charge
25 Jul 2007
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Fight dangerous RDR
26 Jul 2007
Can any sane individual suggest the consumer will be less confused?
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FSA confirms Nationwide and Portman merger
26 Jul 2007
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FSA confirms new suitability requirements
30 Jul 2007
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FSA continues its focus on adviser clawback debts
26 Jul 2007
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FSA publishes TCF support and promises dividends if standards improve
26 Jul 2007
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FSA to force RMAR disclosure of clawed-back commission
31 Jul 2007
The FSA is to force all firms to disclose details of clawed-back commission as a way of clamping down on firms who excessively churn or missell.
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FSA will look to loan and protection implications
26 Jul 2007
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FSCP calls for EU redress reform
30 Jul 2007
The Financial Services Consumer Panel is calling on the EU to develop requirements so firms can only sell financial products cross border if they subscribe to the consumer's home redress scheme.
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FSSC appoints two new board members
31 Jul 2007
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Fund Isa sales fall 43 per cent year on year
30 Jul 2007
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Future is clouded for F&C
26 Jul 2007
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Get on risk online
26 Jul 2007
Rod McKie, head of individual protection marketing at Aegon, outlines the benefits for advisers in using product providers' end-to-end processing systems
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Go long on experience
26 Jul 2007
Chris Salih reports on 130/30 fund strategies
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Gov makes medical check-ups for employees tax-free
25 Jul 2007
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Government admits no new money for 17.5 per cent equity loan product
27 Jul 2007
Mortgage brokers have attacked the Government over the revelation it will not be putting any new money into its Open Market HomeBuy scheme despite introducing a new 17.5 per cent equity loan product in a bid to improve affordability.
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Government confirms Isa changes
25 Jul 2007
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Government in a spin over HomeBuy scheme
27 Jul 2007
This week has seen the Government make even more promises over affordable housing with the publication of its green paper on housing. It announced the expansion of its Open Market HomeBuy scheme with the launch of a new 17.5 per cent equity loan product after admitting its existing scheme was not flexible enough for first-time buyers.
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Green paper proposes new FTB help
26 Jul 2007
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Half of advisers say rate rises will boost protection says Pru
30 Jul 2007
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Halifax house price forecast rises to 6%
26 Jul 2007
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Helm Godfrey still on acquisition trail
26 Jul 2007
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Henderson takes on Threadneedle CEO role
26 Jul 2007
Threadneedle has appointed Crispin Henderson as chief executive officer as part of a senior management reshuffle within the firm.
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HIPs criticised for not detailing flood risk
31 Jul 2007
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Hips set to go ahead despite late stand by Lords
26 Jul 2007
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HNW advisers get direct access to L&G underwriters
26 Jul 2007
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Hometrack acquires SIA Limited
31 Jul 2007
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IFA Life launches internet help book for advisers
30 Jul 2007
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Iimia seeks opportunities in property sector as sentiment takes a dive
26 Jul 2007
Iimia is taking advantage of the wide discounts on many property investment trusts as it says the downturn in investor sentiment has created buying opportunities.
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IMA members manage over £3 trillion
31 Jul 2007
Members of the Investment Management Association managed over £3.1 trillion for clients at the end of last year, according to the IMA annual industry survey.
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Insurer cuts life rates for veggies
30 Jul 2007
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Investec builds global extension
26 Jul 2007
Investec Asset Management has brought out the Global Extension Fund, its interpretation of 130/30 investment strategies.
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Jerry Brown
26 Jul 2007
Looking back on a 30-year career, the outgoing head of underwriting and claims at Swiss Re reflects that innovation in the protection industry has been stifled by the focus on price and pure protection which has made products more rigid. But he is proud of having helped to drag underwriting into the 21st Century and throws down the gauntlet to his successors to take the process further. Interview by Helen Pow
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Jon Pain appointed to Openwork board as Non-executive Director
31 Jul 2007
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Jupiter Asset Managament (Bermuda) - Asia Pacific Hedge Fund
27 Jul 2007
Jupiter Asset Managament (Bermuda)Asia Pacific Hedge Fund
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Kensington shareholders accept £270m Investec bid
26 Jul 2007
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King and Platt quit Torquil Clark
31 Jul 2007
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L&G announces it pays out on unrelated non-disclosure claims
25 Jul 2007
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L&G fears cheating over non-contestability move
26 Jul 2007
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L&G launches online underwriting guide for advisers
26 Jul 2007
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L&G launches underwriting academy
31 Jul 2007
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Leaman to depart at Openwork
26 Jul 2007
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Lending giant HBOS scraps exit fees for new customers
30 Jul 2007
Halifax Bank of Scotland has become the latest lender to confirm it will be scrapping mortgage exit administration charges for all new customers from July 31.
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Lifesearch reignites debate on retrospective CI cover
26 Jul 2007
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Lincoln introduces menu-style pension plan
26 Jul 2007
Lincoln Financial Group has brought out a menu-style retirement plan comprising an individual personal pension, an unsecured pension plan and a unit-linked annuity.
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Living Time warns FSA that RDR could cut annuity choices and cost consumers dear
31 Jul 2007
Retirement income specialist Living Time is warning the FSA that the retail distribution review may lead to people receiving less help with their retirement income choices.
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Lock and load
26 Jul 2007
A few years ago, when I was working for a newspaper, one of its senior executives came to see me about writing a story.
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Lunch comes to the crunch
26 Jul 2007
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LV= cuts income protection rates
26 Jul 2007
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Malone predicts tougher times after record June
26 Jul 2007
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Meteor Asset Management - Gemini
26 Jul 2007
Meteor Asset ManagementGemini
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Meteor Asset Management - Orion
26 Jul 2007
Meteor Asset ManagementOrion
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Mifid could block commission ban
26 Jul 2007
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Minister blasts 'nightmare of regulation'
26 Jul 2007
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Mint to target HNWs with national arm
26 Jul 2007
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Moneysupermarket.com flops in LSE debut
27 Jul 2007
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Mortgage advisers get on with job
26 Jul 2007
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Motley Fool rushes in with its own Sipp
26 Jul 2007
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MPC minutes reveal concerns on timing
26 Jul 2007
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MPs calls for more scrutiny of private equity
30 Jul 2007
The Treasury select committee has urged the Treasury, HM Revenue & Customs and the Bank of England to investigate areas of strong concern the MPs have articulated regarding private equity.
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Murray says Transact advisers can meet tough definition of professional planners
31 Jul 2007
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Myners charged with making personal accounts peace
26 Jul 2007
Paul Myners has taken up the role of Personal Accounts Delivery Authority chair and with it the task of making many of the difficult decisions the Government has been wrestling with for the past two years.
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Nationwide bids to boost broker sales after merger
26 Jul 2007
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Navigant Consulting buys Troika Financial Services
27 Jul 2007
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New director at Lighthouse
25 Jul 2007
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New Star rebrands Tilney fund
27 Jul 2007
The Tilney European growth fund has been transferred to New Star and rebranded as the New Star European Value fund.
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Northern Rock next lender to scrap exit fees
27 Jul 2007
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NU fallout continues as bond chief quits
26 Jul 2007
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NU gives premium warning after floods
26 Jul 2007
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Octopus Investments - CF Octopus Opportunities Fund
26 Jul 2007
Octopus InvestmentsCF Octopus Opportunities Fund
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OFT warns estate agents to comply with HIPs
31 Jul 2007
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On the level
26 Jul 2007
Bottom-up investing comes to the fore as several forces are distorting European valuations
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On the right tracker
26 Jul 2007
Arc Capital & Income plc is offering a new version of its bull & bear tracker plan. This product makes a profit for investors, whether the stockmarket rises or falls, and there is a 100 per cent return of capital when the plan matures at the end of six years.
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Online mortgage community
26 Jul 2007
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Opinions tar us all with same brush
26 Jul 2007
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OPM mines deeper for uranium
26 Jul 2007
OPM Fund Management is increasing its exposure to uranium stocks through a holding in a Deutsche Bank structured product.
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Out of balance
26 Jul 2007
Peter French says the country's financial situation has been running out of control with the effects about to hit home hard and advisers should be considering changing their clients' investment strategies
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Out of context
26 Jul 2007
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Over half of borrowers would not take out 25-year fix
30 Jul 2007
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Own goal
26 Jul 2007
It is not for the regulator to decide if my client pays commission or fees
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Panel refutes RDR commission claim
26 Jul 2007
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Paul Myners to chair personal accounts delivery body
25 Jul 2007
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Pearl grabs 11 per cent stake in a bid to scupper formation of Friends Financial
26 Jul 2007
Close life consolidator Pearl Group has acquired an 11.28 per cent stake in Resolution via a direct stake and derivatives.
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Pearl looks for its own Resolution
30 Jul 2007
The formation of Friends Financial is still in huge doubt with Pearl Assurance owner Hugh Osmond believed to be calling on Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley as potential financiers in a takeover of Resolution Life plc.
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Pension lifeboat is sunk
26 Jul 2007
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Pensioners' living costs rising fastest in UK
25 Jul 2007
The cost of living for people aged 65 and over is rising faster than the national average, according to research by Prudential.
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Personal sacrifice
26 Jul 2007
Will private pensions be allowed an advantage over personal accounts
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PI firms taking longer view of policies
26 Jul 2007
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Pioneer brings back sparkle to IP
26 Jul 2007
Pioneer Friendly SocietyProfessional Income Protection
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Pioneer lifts last exclusions
26 Jul 2007
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Postcards from the pension edge
26 Jul 2007
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Premier going private to fend off bids
26 Jul 2007
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Prestbury offers Brain franchises
26 Jul 2007
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Proceed with caution
26 Jul 2007
Here's a game you can play in your office. Take someone else's money and gamble with it. If you lose, then the money was definitely all theirs. If you win, you share the spoils. Sound good?
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Product matters
26 Jul 2007
Pioneer Friendly Society has further flexed its income protection credentials with its latest innovation - professional income protection (Pip).
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Provident brands may be split for consumers and brokers
26 Jul 2007
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Put your ex-spouse in order
26 Jul 2007
Iconcluded my previous article by discussing how a pension-sharing order is valued and executed as regards the debits against the pension scheme member's rights and the credits awarded to their former spouse.
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RBSIP launches two-year fixed rate mortgage at 5.85 per cent
30 Jul 2007
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RDR arguments rattle on
30 Jul 2007
A month into the Retail Distribution Review consultation and the arguments surrounding the controversial issue of remuneration are being developed by the industry ahead of a long hard summer and autumn of lobbying.
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Realise your potential
26 Jul 2007
Continuing to consider the assessment of realised gains under roll-up funds
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'Regulator willing to sanction consumer detriment'
26 Jul 2007
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Resolution AM and F&C unite under Friends Financial Group
25 Jul 2007
Friends Provident and Resolution's merger will create a new life company to be called Friends Financial Group plc.
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Resolution opens up as it closes in on Friends
26 Jul 2007
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Retail Distribution Review: A logical approach
26 Jul 2007
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Sants warning to advisers that business models must change
26 Jul 2007
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Saunders says public needs to find middle ground of advice
26 Jul 2007
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School of thought on lender performances
26 Jul 2007
As schools break up for the summer holidays, Robert Sterling managing director Kevin Duffy assesses the lenders which show promise and the others who must do better in his end-of-term school report
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Schroders - Schroder Japan Alpha Plus
26 Jul 2007
SchrodersSchroder Japan Alpha Plus
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SCIL appoints new MD
30 Jul 2007
Tony Burdin has been appointed managing director of Scarborough Channel Islands Limited, effective immediately.
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Scot Prov launches 'source of funds' concession
31 Jul 2007
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Selestia believes it is on the right trail
26 Jul 2007
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Selestia Investment Solutions confirms launch dates
26 Jul 2007
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Sesame is set for third shift in year
26 Jul 2007
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Skandia rejects 11% of CI claims
26 Jul 2007
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Skipton chief warning of rapid rise to 8% loan rates
26 Jul 2007
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Sovereign in discount deal for will referrals from IFAs
26 Jul 2007
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Spiers selling off Bestinvest stake
26 Jul 2007
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Spins of omission
26 Jul 2007
One aspect of this market that has remained remarkably consistent has been the level of corporate activity. This is despite the growing belief that private equity deals may be more difficult to put together due to the state of the credit market. The move on Sainsbury by Delta Two, not strictly a private equity group although sharing many of the characteristics, will involve a fair amount of borrowing. These operators may see market value that the more nervous among us believe is no longer ...
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Standard Life Bank to axe exit fees from end of July
25 Jul 2007
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Standard Life Healthcare launches modular product for small businesses
25 Jul 2007
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Standard slaps 26% MVR on NRA cash
26 Jul 2007
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STANLIB to launch two new African equity funds
31 Jul 2007
STANLIB has announced the launch of the Standard South Africa equity fund and the Standard Africa equity fund, both to launch as UCITS III funds.
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Suisse to merge multi-manager funds
26 Jul 2007
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The Commerce Centre hits 1,000 RIs
31 Jul 2007
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The Mortgage Operation partners with Debt Advice Portal
25 Jul 2007
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The Mortgage Works - Two Year Fixed Buy To Let
26 Jul 2007
The Mortgage WorksSelf-Cert Two Year BBR Tracker
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The thrill of the Chase for Phil
26 Jul 2007
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Thinc's Chamberlain to retire from industry
25 Jul 2007
Thinc Group chief executive Simon Chamberlain is retiring from financial services to spend more time with his family.
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Threesixty says IFAs must make voice heard on RDR
26 Jul 2007
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Tories warns HIPs are ploy for more tax
31 Jul 2007
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Transact users could meet even tightest CAR definition
31 Jul 2007
Transact’s head of marketing Malcolm Murray says advisers using his platform will be able to satisfy even a very tight definition of customer agreed remuneration as recently proposed by the ABI.
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Two firms face enforcement action over unauthorised overdraft charges
27 Jul 2007
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Two will not become one says Friends Prov and Resolution
31 Jul 2007
As Resolution and Friends Provident try to push through their merger they have already announced the likely fate of the two protection outfits - Friends Prov and Scottish Provident.
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Webline launches new data capture facility
27 Jul 2007
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Why can't we record FSA's compliance visits?
26 Jul 2007
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Why property funds dual-price
26 Jul 2007
A week is a long time in fund management. Returning after a week’s holiday. I am met with a torrent of emails and press cuttings about investors “losing money” on property funds.
