David Hobbs has been appointed as the new chief executive of platform provider Cofunds following the decision of Chris Last to retire after less than six months in the role.
More than 600 people are set to attend the three-day IFP Conference which begins on 30 September at the 5 Star Celtic Manor Resort near Newport, South Wales.
ETF provider iShares has closed 15 ETFs following its acquisition of Credit Suisse earlier this year and a review of the entire fund range across the two companies
Richard Allum, organiser of the first ever Paraplanner Powwow, says the event yesterday was successful because of the "talented and passionate" people who took part.
Five leading industry figures and 15 firms were honoured at the STEP Private Client Awards 2013/14, which were announced this week at an awards ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
David Ingram ACII, CertPFS, a chartered insurance practitioner, was appointed President of the Personal Finance Society for 2013/14 at the AGM in London this week.
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined JPMorgan Chase Bank £137m for serious failings related to its Chief Investment Office (CIO). Without a discount for early settlement the fine would have been £196m.
The OFT has agreed with business and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) on reforms to the £275bn defined contribution (DC) workplace pension market after it found some savers fail to receive "value for money."
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