The number of probate cases being delayed by more than a year has soared 177% since 2020/21.
There were record gross sales and outflows for advised platforms in 2025, with gross sales hitting £92.82bn, up from £79.97bn in 2024 and £63.47bn in 2023.
Mutual provider Royal London has become one of the first retail finance firms to offer Targeted Support to consumers, a day after Targeted Support was allowed by the FCA.
Former Olympic and Commonwealth boxer Delicious Orie (Del) has joined Chartered Financial Planning firm Attivo’s Financial Planning Academy.
Former financial adviser Daniel Leon Williams (IRN: DLW00016) has been banned by the FCA from performing any function in relation to any regulated activity after he was jailed for fraud.
Couples who discuss money save and invest more, new research from investment company Columbia Threadneedle suggests.
Pensions and retirement savings provider Standard Life has launched a new pension default known as Future Opportunities which has a significant focus on private markets.
Almost two in five, 39%, of people lack confidence with pension planning, while nearly half, 48%, said they don’t feel confident investing, according to a new study.
Today sees the official launch of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new Targeted Support regime, enabling banks, pension providers and other financial firms that are authorised for Targeted Support to provide financial suggestions designed for groups of consumers.
Apparently it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. This is an old adage but it seems it can now be applied to financial advisers.