Nearly two out of three over-55s couples have never had retirement planning advice, according to a new survey.

Despite the rise of technology the overwhelming majority of adults (75%) would prefer face to face engagement with a financial adviser, research has found.  

Low cost fund manager Vanguard is mulling plans to enter the UK financial advice market and, at the same time, boosting its team working with advisers and engaging direct with consumers.

Financial Planning-based adviser and pension benefits company LEBC has unveiled what it calls a ‘Bionic Advice’ service designed to make financial advice more widely available and more affordable.