There is growing optimism on personal finances for the coming year despite stubborn inflation, according to research group GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index.

Schroders-owned adviser acquisition firm Benchmark Capital has hired former Sandringham Partners chief executive Tim Sargisson as the new managing director of its Financial Planning arm.

A new study suggests that retirees may have a life expectancy six to seven months lower than before the Coronavirus pandemic.

The number of pension savers who have changed how their workplace pension is invested has almost doubled in 18 months, with more investing responsibly, according to new research published today.

St Albans Chartered Financial Planner firm Lumin Wealth has acquired Dorset-based mortgage adviser Davidson Deem for an undisclosed amount.

Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a new fund - the HL Global Corporate Bond Fund - as part of its strategy to provide a wider range of portfolio ‘building blocks’ to clients.

Pension consultancy and SIPP business XPS Pensions Group has reported pre-tax profits up 13% for the past year.

The PFS has launched a new Consumer Duty ‘resource’ hub to help Financial Planning members meet the new regulatory requirements arriving next month.

The Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office have signed a joint deal to co-operate more extensively on investigations including launching joint probes.

M&G Wealth’s managing director David Montgomery is to leave the business in August, the company has confirmed.