The FCA is opening offices in America and Australia for the first time as it follows a new strategy of establishing a presence in the key overseas regions of the United States and Asia-Pacific.

The FCA has charged Mansfield-based John Burford with carrying on an unauthorised business and dishonestly misleading investors.

Investment manager and IFA support firm Tatton Asset Management has reported record net inflows of £3.7bn for the past year.

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).