The Financial Services Authority has issued guidance for firms after identifying weaknesses in the design process of structured products.

The number of adviser firms using the Standard Life wrap stands at nearly 1,000, according to the firm’s interim management report.

The AXA Wealth financial advice partnership with Co-operative Bank has been officially launched this week.

Three more firms have been recognised as Accredited Financial Planning Firms by the Institute of Financial Planning.

Nest Corporation has released a guide for employers on auto-enrolment.

The merger of Norwich and Peterborough Building Society with Yorkshire Building Society has been completed.

Junior Isas have been officially launched by HM Treasury for six million children.

GDP grew by 0.5 per cent in the third quarter of 2011, helped by the business services and finance sector, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The uptake of drawdown products from baby boomers reaching retirement will fuel the Sipp market in the future.

Financial Planet, a new Financial Planning blog written by global CFP professionals, has been launched.