Research from over-50s specialist insurer SunLife reveals that online financial budgeting tools and phone apps are becoming more popular among people aged 50-80.

Non-retired UK investors are saving a higher portion of their income for retirement than those in Europe, according to the annual Schroders Global Investors study. 

AFH, the expanding Financial Planning firm led by a Chartered Financial Planner, has acquired J W Wealthcare, based in Chichester for £1.1m.

North West Chartered Financial Planning firm Clarion Wealth has hired Jonnie Whittle as its new managing director.

The FCA has intervened and halted the Park First Limited airport parking investment scheme after deeming it ‘an unregulated investment’.

Most people severely underestimate how much they need to save for retirement, according to a new study by platform and fund manager Seven Investment Management (7IM).

Fairstone, one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms, has acquired Glasgow-based IFA and Financial Planning firm Professional Partners.

Brown Shipley, the wealth planner and investment manager, has added a new team to its London office after a private bank acquisition.

The City of London Police and the FCA are investigating the affairs of a Hertfordshire wealth management firm and a 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Individuals will need to plan ahead better in light of new government life expectancy figures, says AJ Bell, provider of pensions, investment and stockbroker services.