In the latest senior role turnaround at The Personal Finance Society, President Carla Brown has taken on the additional role of chair to replace Christine Elliott, who has left after only eight months.

Integrafin, parent company of adviser platform Transact, has reported funds under direction on the platform of £65.9bn for the three months to the end of March.

Chartered Financial Planning firm AAB Wealth has acquired £650m AUA London-based Financial Planning firm Magus Wealth for an undisclosed amount.

SIPP contributions have soared since President Trump’s recent tariff announcements, according to Hargreaves Lansdown figures.

Financial Planning solutions provider Benchmark Capital, owned by Schroders, has bought the remaining minority stake in Harrogate-based Oculus Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum.

Some trading apps lack adequate checks and this could leave consumers exposed to unnecessary risks, the FCA has warned after a review of the sector.

Chartered Financial Planner Robin Melley has been appointed chair of the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce (FVT).

One in five (19%) independent financial advisers (IFAs) expect an increase in their clients moving money from investments to cash savings due to increased market volatility.

The FCA has told banks and building societies they need to make “improvements” when it comes to dealing with customers affected by bereavement or registering a power of attorney.

Wealth adviser and pensions firm Westerby Group - which recently moved to an employee-ownership model - has acquired specialist pension provider and IFA firm Redswan.