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Bill could open the way to class actions against advisers
Aifa warns Financial Services Bill could prompt US-style class actions against advisers, opening the floodgates to unmerited claims from consumers and claim-chasers.
Four banks charged with fraud
UBS, JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank and Depfa were charged with fraud yesterday.
Turner calls for greater powers to address asset bubble concerns
FSA chairman suggests a number of tools to address role of credit in driving asset price cycles.
Aviva enters Indonesian insurance market with joint venture
Aviva has entered the Indonesian insurance market after acquiring a 60 per cent stake in PT Asuransi Winterthur Life Indonesia.
Pru's Thiam to join SocGen board
Prudential chief executive Tidjane Thiam is to become a non-executive director of Société Générale.
Threadneedle calls for absolute returns clarity
Threadneedle has called for a better system of classification of absolute return funds due to the expansion of the sector and the divergence between different investment approaches.
Skandia adds Elevate to Platformwatch tool
The tool will now compare platform costs on Elevate, Skandia, Transact, Cofunds, Fundsnetwork, Nucleus and Standard Life Wrap.
Acuity in row over VCT direct discount offer
Adviser anger after Acuity Capital promises to rebate charges to clients who subscribe directly for a VCT “top-up”.
Threesixty pledges to uphold independence after Standard takeover
Threesixty insists it will remain unbiased after Standard Life deal, saying it will be “business as usual” for advisers and clients.
Ignis says small caps will beat poll jitters
UK smaller companies fund manager David Clark goes against the grain to suggest small caps will outperform.
Munich Re reshuffles protection team
Munich Re is restructuring its management team to focus on four specific areas - individual protection reinsurance, group risk reinsurance, longevity and financial reinsurance.
Avalon looks at offering two plans using Mip structure
Avalon is considering launching an offshore bond and insurance policy on its platform similar to a maximum investment plan.
RDR deadline splits advisers
Advisers remain split over whether the 2012 deadline for QCF level four qualifications is achievable, according to member research commissioned by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
FSA prepares for new financial stability objectives
Bill will see FSA taking on new statutary objective of contributing to the protection and enhancement of the UK financial system.
Internet wins over IFAs for financial help
Eight per cent of Britons go to an IFA for retirement planning while 32 per cent turn to the internet for guidance, according to Ship.
Zurich launches protection microsite
The new site offers a suite of marketing tools and templates to help advisers kick-start an effective protection campaign.
Problems loom for tripartite committee's risk role
Regulation expert Richard Hobbs has doubts over whether a new tripartite consumer protection committee proposed by the FSA, would be effective in its main aim of identifying emerging risks.
Aegon pilots premium waiver and rehab service for IP
Aegon is piloting a physiotherapy service and a waiver of premium for its income protection policyholders.
FSA budget rises 18.3%, Sants warns better regulation costs more
The FSA’s budget for 2010/11 has risen 18.3 per cent to £491m with an additional 460 staff planned.
Confidence in the property market fragile, says BSA
Just 49 per cent of people surveyed agree now is a good time to buy a property
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Bill could open the way to class actions against advisers
Aifa warns Financial Services Bill could prompt US-style class actions against advisers, opening the floodgates to unmerited claims from consumers and claim-chasers.
Four banks charged with fraud
UBS, JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank and Depfa were charged with fraud yesterday.
Turner calls for greater powers to address asset bubble concerns
FSA chairman suggests a number of tools to address role of credit in driving asset price cycles.
Aviva enters Indonesian insurance market with joint venture
Aviva has entered the Indonesian insurance market after acquiring a 60 per cent stake in PT Asuransi Winterthur Life Indonesia.
Pru's Thiam to join SocGen board
Prudential chief executive Tidjane Thiam is to become a non-executive director of Société Générale.
Threadneedle calls for absolute returns clarity
Threadneedle has called for a better system of classification of absolute return funds due to the expansion of the sector and the divergence between different investment approaches.
Skandia adds Elevate to Platformwatch tool
The tool will now compare platform costs on Elevate, Skandia, Transact, Cofunds, Fundsnetwork, Nucleus and Standard Life Wrap.
Acuity in row over VCT direct discount offer
Adviser anger after Acuity Capital promises to rebate charges to clients who subscribe directly for a VCT “top-up”.
Threesixty pledges to uphold independence after Standard takeover
Threesixty insists it will remain unbiased after Standard Life deal, saying it will be “business as usual” for advisers and clients.
Ignis says small caps will beat poll jitters
UK smaller companies fund manager David Clark goes against the grain to suggest small caps will outperform.
Munich Re reshuffles protection team
Munich Re is restructuring its management team to focus on four specific areas - individual protection reinsurance, group risk reinsurance, longevity and financial reinsurance.
Avalon looks at offering two plans using Mip structure
Avalon is considering launching an offshore bond and insurance policy on its platform similar to a maximum investment plan.
RDR deadline splits advisers
Advisers remain split over whether the 2012 deadline for QCF level four qualifications is achievable, according to member research commissioned by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
FSA prepares for new financial stability objectives
Bill will see FSA taking on new statutary objective of contributing to the protection and enhancement of the UK financial system.
Internet wins over IFAs for financial help
Eight per cent of Britons go to an IFA for retirement planning while 32 per cent turn to the internet for guidance, according to Ship.
Zurich launches protection microsite
The new site offers a suite of marketing tools and templates to help advisers kick-start an effective protection campaign.
Problems loom for tripartite committee's risk role
Regulation expert Richard Hobbs has doubts over whether a new tripartite consumer protection committee proposed by the FSA, would be effective in its main aim of identifying emerging risks.
Aegon pilots premium waiver and rehab service for IP
Aegon is piloting a physiotherapy service and a waiver of premium for its income protection policyholders.
FSA budget rises 18.3%, Sants warns better regulation costs more
The FSA’s budget for 2010/11 has risen 18.3 per cent to £491m with an additional 460 staff planned.
Confidence in the property market fragile, says BSA
Just 49 per cent of people surveyed agree now is a good time to buy a property
