Financial advisers without a Level 4 qualification are unlikely to get financial advisory jobs in future, according to financial services recruiters BWD.

Fund platforms have reported their highest gross Isa sales on record, according to the Investment Management Association.

The Financial Services Authority has announced that it intends to make the IFP an accredited body.

The FSA has named six bodies it intends to grant accredited status.

Suffolk Life will be launching a new SmartSipp this summer after increased demand from advisers.

Aviva has appointed Trevor Matthews as CEO of its UK region.

The Financial Services Authority has confirmed new complaint handling rules to improve industry standards.

Rayner Spencer Mills has launched its updated Platform Guide, adding platform financial strength ratings from consultants AKG.

The IFP has published the results of a survey conducted of Paraplanners.

The FSA has fined Bank of Scotland £3.5m for the mishandling of complaints about retail investment products.