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Reinsurer says certain death benefits are overlooked
RGA warns advisers their customers could be missing out on benefits when claiming under life policies.
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Advisers urge Scot Wids to focus on CI and IP innovation
Advisers call on Scottish Widows to focus on CI and IP following re-entry into IFA protection space.
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BM Solutions to cut B2L fixed rates by up to 0.3%
Two-year products up to 75% LTV cut by 0.3%.
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Pru rolls out financial planning service
Service will target existing customers who came to the Pru through its direct sales force.
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How the Chancellor's new control powers will work
Power depends on Bank informing Chancellor of material risk to public funds - but what if governor and Chancellor disagree, again.
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Lloyds announces nearly 1,000 job cuts
Bank is closing its Romford, Newcastle and Scunthorpe site, with its Leeds site also impacted.
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Scot Wids to re-enter IFA annuity market and exit offshore bonds
Provider is also researching future entry into the IFA protection market following a strategic review.
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Chancellor defends FPC selection criteria
Osborne says he wants FPC members to have “broad and current” experience but says legislating for qualifications would be a mistake.
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NAB to carry out strategic review of Clydesdale and Yorkshire
UK economic performance and eurozone crisis prompts review of UK businesses.
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Labour demands greater focus on consumer protection
Labour has called for a raft of changes to the Government’s financial regulation plans before it will back the proposals.
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Just Retirement Q2 sales rise 30% to £324m
Provider reports £74m increase in new business in the final three months of 2011, driven by strong annuity and equity release sales.
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Schroders to launch strategic bond fund
Schroders is to launch a strategic bond fund for ex-GLG manager Gareth Isaac and former UBS head Bob Jolly.
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Government ignores TSC warnings over BofE governance
TSC not given veto over future Bank governor appointments.
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Bright Grey and Scot Prov record 17% new business increase
Asset management new business falls, but Royal London’s total life and pension business up 6 per cent.
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