Employment rates for people between 50 and 64 have fallen slightly, according to a report released by the Government, but many industry experts and leading Financial Planners expect this to be a 'blip.'

The clarity provided this week on personal social care contributions by the Government opens up major retirement advice opportunities, according to Aegon.

Artemis Investment Management has overhauled its fixed income team following the retirement of James Foster and the exit of Alex Ralph.

Former investment adviser Richard Faithfull has been sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in prison for laundering money.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published draft guidance on powers that will enable quicker removal of unused regulatory permissions.

Growth at leading planner platform Transact has been hampered recently by a struggle to increase staff as quickly as planned due to recruitment issues.

The Aviva-owned robo-adviser Wealthify has signed a partnership deal with wealth manager LGT Vestra to offer lower wealth clients a low-fee digital investment option.

Affluent to ultra-high-net worth investors in the UK were the most likely to use a Financial Planner among 10 leading nations surveyed for a new report.

The 1.25% National Insurance increase for employers and employees announced this week could boost pension saving by making salary sacrifice more attractive, Chartered Financial Planner Sean McCann has predicted.

SIPP provider Curtis Banks increased revenue by 29.4% to £31.7m in the first half of 2021 although profits showed little growth at £6.3m.