Hargreaves Landsown has revealed it is being stung by a 450% rise in its bill to help pay for the FSCS, as it announced a 5% drop in profits.

Scores of Paraplanners will head to Northamptonshire later today as the third national Paraplanners Powwow gets set to take place.

An online learning portal to educate advisers about Venture Capital Trusts has been launched.

Capita Financial Software has today announced it is changing its name.

An increased demand for drawdown and a £95m sales boost from pensions has helped LV= double its group operating profit for the first half of the year.

A Financial Planning firm has launched a new service giving clients access to their personal financial information in one place via their smart-phone.

The IFP’s chief executive has praised the passion shown by members, following the announcement of the proposed merger with the CISI.

Seventy-five delegates from overseas are heading to the IFP Annual Conference this year as part of a record turnout of 420.

Four financial services firms with combined assets under management of £400m have joined Succession Advisory Services as members.

An adviser search website claims that new data has shown the benefits of retirement planning advice can outweigh the cost by nearly 6,000%.