Wealth manager St James’s Place has appointed former Aviva Investors’ Andy Ford as head of responsible investment. 

Net inflows to wealth manager St James’s Place slumped by more than a third in the six months to June compared to last year but funds under management climbed to a record high as the firm pledged to cut £500m of costs by 2030.

An employee of wealth manager St James's Place - once bed-ridden for several years due to injury - is to take on one of the world’s toughest cycle races to raise money for charity.

Just 4% of people would consider a career as a financial adviser with a slightly higher percentage - 9% - saying they would consider a career as a Senior Paraplanner.