The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to a bid from former Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP to make pension guidance appointments automatic.

Close Brothers Asset Management (CBAM) has launched two new sustainable funds which aim to generate consistent long-term returns by screening out unethical practices while focusing on investment opportunities with positive ESG and sustainability records.

Financial Planning fintech Dynamic Planner has today launched a new cashflow modelling tool. 

Investment industry veteran Bambos Hambi has started work today at Quilter Investors as chief executive officer and chief investment officer. 

One in 3 Britons over 55 would seek to retire early if they were made redundant in the next 12 months, according to a new consumer study.

SIPP provider Curtis Banks has received the go ahead from the FCA to complete its acquisition of rival Talbot and Muir.

Stephen Timms MP, chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, has submitted an amendment to the Pension Schemes Bill going through Parliament which would make pension guidance appointments automatic.

CashCalc, the cashflow planning software, is to develop a two-way integration with Hubwise, the multi-asset investment platform.

The FSCS is working through nearly 1,000 potential claims against SIPP operator Guinness Mahon which collapsed in February.

Cheshire-based Equilibrium Financial Planning - which manages £1bn for clients - has committed to invest client money only in fund groups that meet ESG criteria.