The Financial Services Authority has delayed its decision as to whether to ban cash rebates on platforms.

Wealth management firm St James’s Place saw zero profit in its distribution arm for the first half of 2011.

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Strategy consultant MDRC has todaypublished its 13th annual report on theUK High Net Worth sector and says that despite the country’s economic woes there are signs of a pick up.

Just 43 per cent of funds in the Absolute Return sector beat inflation over the last year, according to data from performance analyst FE Analytics.

AXA Elevate has added Barnett Waddingham to its platform, allowing advisers to use the Elevate investment options with the Barnett Waddingham Sipp.

Aberdeen Asset Management, a new sponsor of the IFP, reported growth of 2.5 per cent as assets under management rose to £185.8bn.

Financial Service Authority chairman Hector Sants has clarified the FSA’s decision to oppose the delay for the RDR.

The Financial Services Authority has fined Willis Limited £6.89m for failings in its anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls.