Money Marketing
24 December 2008
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2009 challenging year for insurers, says Watson Wyatt
30 Dec 2008
Next year will be a challenging year for the insurance industry, warns Watson Wyatt global head of insurance consulting Philip Brook.
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AMII to debate claims transparency
30 Dec 2008
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries is to hold its first Transparency of Claims discussion panel next month.
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Cautious funds lead the way for FundsNetwork in 2008
30 Dec 2008
The cautious managed sector was the most popular for investors in 2008 as they continued to run for cover from the market downturn, according to figures from Fidelity FundsNetwork.
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CC crackdown on PPI could deter consumers, says MoneyExpert.com
30 Dec 2008
One in five consumers will be less likely to take out payment protection insurance if the Competition Commission’s crackdown is enacted, according to research by MoneyExpert.com.
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Cheating consumers jeopardising insurance cover, warns ABI
29 Dec 2008
Consumers cheating or lying to get a cheaper insurance deal are jeopardising insurance cover, warns the Association of British Insurers.
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FSA to host TCF seminar in Norwich
29 Dec 2008
The FSA is hosting a treating customers fairly training seminar for small FSA regulated retail firms and compliance consultants in Norwich on January 21.
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FTSE 100 extends post-Xmas rally
30 Dec 2008
The FTSE 100 held on to gains from its last session opening over 20 points higher today at 4,339.95 with continued strength from oil and mining stocks.
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Government debt advice service helps 100,000 people in 2008
29 Dec 2008
Government funded debt advice services have helped over 100,000 people in 2008, reveals the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
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HBOS pension trustees may launch legal challenge
30 Dec 2008
The trustees of HBOS’ pension scheme may call on a judge to postpone the Lloyds acquisition until the group agrees to back the fund which is believed to have a shortfall of up to £5bn, reports claim.
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Homeowners paying down equity in property
29 Dec 2008
Bank of England data has revealed a decline in homeowners withdrawing equity from their homes to fund improvements or other spending.
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House prices see 12.2% annual drop in November
30 Dec 2008
House prices dropped 12.2 per cent in November compared to the same month last year, Land Registry data reveals.
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Killik & Co warns consumers to prepare pension for "tough times"
29 Dec 2008
Killik & Co is urging consumers to review their pension investments to ensure they are prepared for “tougher times ahead”.
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Loss of confidence in institutions will benefit IFAs, says Bankhall
30 Dec 2008
Consumers lack of trust in institutions will drive them towards IFAs, says Bankhall managing director of IFA services David Golder.
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Make paying into a pension your new year's resolution says Halifax
29 Dec 2008
Halifax has called on Britons to make saving in a pension their new year's resolution for 2009.
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Marketing key to prosperity for IFAs in 2009, says IFA Life
30 Dec 2008
IFAs should adapt marketing activities to help their business endure tougher market conditions in 2009, says IFA Life.
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More monetary and fiscal steps required, says Western Asset
29 Dec 2008
Recent fiscal and monetary stimulus will help restore stability in the financial system but more action is required before a full recovery is possible, says Western Asset Management.
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New Star given extension on property fund suspension
29 Dec 2008
The FSA has given New Star permission to extend the dealing suspension on its international property fund.
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One million jobs could be lost in recession
29 Dec 2008
Up to a million jobs could be lost during the recession, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has forecast.
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PPF could be next in line for Govt handout, says pension expert
29 Dec 2008
The Pension Protection Fund may be the next institution begging for a Government handout, says Redington Partners founding partner Dawid Konotey-Ahulu.
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Sifa warns advisers to check PII renewal charges
30 Dec 2008
Sifa is urging advisers approaching their professional indemnity insurance renewal date to discuss new charges with their broker, after a member’s renewal premium was recently doubled.
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The year in investment
29 Dec 2008
Where to start in a year that has been exceptional by any standards but particularly in the investment world?
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Tim Herrington re-appointed as chair of FSA's RDC
30 Dec 2008
The FSA has re-appointed Tim Herrington as chairman of its Regulatory Decisions Committee.
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Tories say weak pound shows weak Government
30 Dec 2008
The Conservatives have accused Labour of “bankrupting Britain” as the pound hit a new record low against the euro of 1.024.
