Financial advisers are being urged to consider using a discretionary fund manager through a platform to ensure they keep the assets and value of service in their control.

Bluefin has said it will not be replacing John Simmonds as chairman after his departure from the firm.

Consumer confidence fell two points in December to the second lowest ever reading, according to Nationwide.

IFP TV has a new schedule of programmes for 2012 including shows on diversification and market efficiency.

Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted schools have “not got to grips” with financial education in response to Martin Lewis’ campaign for compulsory financial education.

Sales of bond funds were particularly high last quarter on the Cofunds platform, accounting for the top three funds with execution-only clients.

The Financial Services Consumer Panel has today called for the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to be given full responsibility for the regulation of retail financial services, including consumer credit.

David Cartwright has left his position as head of research and development at Bluefin to join Defaqto.