Manchester-based Pareto Financial Planning has reported strong growth across the business with a 14% increase in turnover in 2023-24 and more than £1bn in assets under management.

The Personal Finance Society’s 2024 National Conference will be held in Manchester on 12 November and is now open for registration.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared Manchester-based Pension Advice Specialists Ltd (FRN: 792927) as failed.

Major US-owned fund manager Vanguard, one of the world’s largest investment firms, has opened a new office in Manchester.