Adviser network ValidPath has launched a £100,000 loan facility to help established adviser firms wanting to leave their current network who feel shackled by so-called 'golden handcuff' deals.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s National Insurance (NI) cuts, which come into effect on Saturday, could hit the future funding of the state pension and current triple lock.

The Money Advice Service has proposed a slightly increased money guidance budget of £27.2m for its final year (up £0.2m) before it merges with two other guidance bodies.

The FCA's operating costs are set to rise nearly £30m for the next financial year, with increasing amounts going on staff. Read more...