A report published by Octopus Group at the beginning of August, reported that “almost a third (29%) of financial advisers polled said they expect to retire within the next five years, rising to 6 in 10 (58%) within the next ten.” This is “equivalent to more than 15,000 financial advisers leaving the profession out of a current total of over 26,600.”

Sussex-based MHA Carpenter Box has recruited its largest ever intake of new trainees.

The CII has launched a new Inclusive Financial Planning Qualification, exclusive to St James’s Place partners and advisers.

Financial Planning firm Belmayne has appealed for experienced Financial Planners to join sit seeks to expand.