Support services provider The Verve Group has launched a new back-office dashboard.

Fintech and support services firm Fintel, the owner of SimplyBiz and Defaqto, has acquired digital knowledge and competence management system Competent Adviser.

The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans to regulate financial firms which use AI (artificial intelligence) and financial technology companies.

Spending on new technology is the biggest driver of increased investment by adviser firms ahead of the implementation of Consumer Duty coming into effect from the end of July.