The FCA is to add another 100 roles to its Leeds office, adding close to 50% to the number of staff based at the office.

The FCA has fined Huddersfield-based Inspirational Financial Management Ltd (FRN 223511) £897,840 after it poorly advised people to transfer out of DB pension schemes, including the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).

Wealth management and Financial Planning firm Evelyn Partners has appointed former RBC Brewin Dolphin senior portfolio manager Matthew Wells as a partner at its Leeds investment management team.

Leeds-based Traditum Private Equity has launched a family office service.