Almost half of UK adults (48%) are shunning financial advisers despite 88% of advised clients saying they were financially prepared for retirement.

The FCA’s recent Retirement Outcomes Review was a very welcome and thought-provoking paper. The report will result in a number of changes for the industry and it will be interesting to see which direction the FCA goes in its final review.

Thesis Asset Management has hired Alice Farrer as an investment manager as part of its expansion plans.

Thesis Asset Management has launched a new consultancy service.