Defaqto has outlined the five most important challenges for advisers in the run-up to the RDR.

IFP-sponsor AXA Wealth is to move its distribution and adviser support divisions from a sales approach to a consultancy model ahead of the RDR.

Suffolk Life will be holding a series of roadshows around the UK this spring to share knowledge with Financial Planners on pensions.

Financial advisers are being urged to consider using a discretionary fund manager through a platform to ensure they keep the assets and value of service in their control.

Bluefin has said it will not be replacing John Simmonds as chairman after his departure from the firm.

Consumer confidence fell two points in December to the second lowest ever reading, according to Nationwide.

IFP TV has a new schedule of programmes for 2012 including shows on diversification and market efficiency.

Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted schools have “not got to grips” with financial education in response to Martin Lewis’ campaign for compulsory financial education.

Sales of bond funds were particularly high last quarter on the Cofunds platform, accounting for the top three funds with execution-only clients.