The Personal Finance Society has appointed a new president to replace Edward Grant.

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VouchedFor.co.uk, which promotes itself as the "Tripadvisor for financial advisers", has produced new research revealing that fee-based IFAs can leave investors better off, but are difficult to find, with only 3% advertising a fee-based service. Read more ...
Tax specialist Baker Tilly believes that the so-called "mansion tax" could be back on the political agenda as the government continues to ponder scrapping the 50% income tax rate. Read more ...
According to independent financial research company Defaqto, new opportunities for advisers are emerging within the income protection market, despite the fall in public confidence brought about by the mis-selling of payment protection insurance. Read more ...
Aegon UK has told staff about further developments in its programme to restructure its life and pensions business and reduce operating costs by 25% by end 2011.Some 116 jobs will be axed as a result. Read more ...
Otto Thoresen, director general of the Association of British Insurers, has said that he supports Government efforts to modernise the regulatory system but it should also keep an eye on the big picture too. Read more ...

The Financial Services Authority is introducing extra CPD requirements for advisers covering pension transfers. Read more ...

The Financial Services Bill requires further attention, according to the Investment Management Association. Read more ...

The long-awaited Vickers Report was published today detailing plans to enforce ringfencing of banks and their “riskier” divisions. Read more ...

This year’s IFP Annual Conference from 3-5 October has new options for Paraplanners to enable them to make the most of the opportunities at the event.

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