Financial advisers are less confident in the economy than they were in the first half of 2011, according to Skandia.

Financial advisers have the opportunity to gain tips on making the transition to fees from Cofunds and tax experts Grant Thornton.

The Institute of Financial Planning has produced a programme on its IFPTV channel about the highlights of the IFP conference.

An independent survey has rated the different wrap and platform providers in over 150 different areas.

The Financial Services Authority has fined Towry Investment Management £494,000 for providing the FSA with misleading information and for client money breaches.

The Association of Investment Companies has launched an Adviser Centre developed by IFP Fellow Jackie Lockie.

Adviser support specialist and IFP sponsor Parmenion has launched an enhanced risk profiling tool.

Consumers have lost almost £2,500 in savings due to inflation over the past 10 years, according to Yorkshire Building Society.

The Financial Policy Committee has advised that the Financial Services Authority should monitor how banks manage their balance sheets.

Barclays has replaced Lloyds as the most complained about banking brand for the first half of 2011.