An IFP corporate member has joined forces with leading Paraplanners to boost the growing phenomenon that is the Paraplanners Powwow.

Profits before tax fell at Hargreaves Lansdown for the second half of last year, the company reported today.

Rules for setting up new independent governance committees have been confirmed by The Financial Conduct Authority this morning.

Three IFP member firms have been named among the top six best performing asset managers in terms of transparency and responsible investment in an independent report, which has criticised failings among many leading firms.

A savings body says there is growing support for the idea of a digital financial services passport, with savers wanting all of their personal financial details held on one site.

A former footballer aiming to introduce long term Financial Planning to players across the country says he is unsurprised that many are reported to have run into financial difficulties last month.

Towry has announced it is set to buy Financial Planning business Ashcourt Rowan in a deal worth about £97 million.

Scottish Friendly is set to buy out Marine & General Mutual in its largest ever takeover, meaning it will double its assets to around £2 billion.

AFH Financial Group has snapped up two advice companies for just over £1m.

A government service that helps people find lost pension cash is increasing its staff numbers fourfold in anticipation of rising demand as the Budget reforms kick in.