BoE and Govt need to act as economy 'worsens' - BCC
UK economic prospects for 2009 have ‘worsened’ and the Bank of England and Government need to act proactively to counter threats to growth, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) warns.
Origen hands discretionary management to Brooks Macdonald
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Positive Solutions hires new COO
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Origen hands discretionary management to Brooks Macdonald
Credit Suisse launches second MM multi-asset fund
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Aegon IFA roadshows focus on 'changing' pensions arena
Aegon Scot Eq extends annuity rate guarantee period
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Skandia launches business protection site for IFAs
FSA slams insurance comparison sites over TCF
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Openwork bids to design ultimate point of sale tool
JLT unveils online benefits portal
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The BIG Issue
Which way now for advisers following RDR U-turn?
The big question for adviser firms following the release of the RDR interim paper is should they take action now to fit the FSA’s revamped vision for retail financial services?
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When change is inevitable, relax and enjoy it
One of the most consistent and scathing criticisms of financial services companies by the media and consumer groups has been over the practice, in some quarters, of tempting new clients with advantageous terms and products that are never offered to existing customers, and are often not available to them.

