Nearly half of financial advisers who currently offer pension transfers may quit the market in the next 12 months, new research has warned.

Fast-growing Financial Planner Perspective Financial Group has acquired Wiltshire-based financial adviser Jones Hill, adding £44m in assets.

Financial information and technology firm Defaqto has hired ex-Morningstar exec Chris Deavin to head its new analytics service.

The Coronavirus pandemic is encouraging more under-55s to seek financial advice.

Standard Life’s Elevate platform is to add a new range of DFM partners for the first time through its new Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) service.

US-based financial guidance website and app NerdWallet has acquired UK price comparison site Know Your Money for an undisclosed sum.

ITN news presenter Natasha Kaplinsky will present an online news-style programme to mark the relaunch of the Personal Finance Society’s live events.

Industry experts have expressed concern about the Government’s confirmation it will legislate to increase the age the Pension Freedoms can be accessed from 55 to 57 from 2028.

Fixed income ETF provider Tabula Investment Management has moved to larger offices to encourage staff to voluntarily return to working in an office environment.

Chartered Financial Planner Jack McVitie, the founder and chief executive of retirement advisory firm LEBC, has died at 57 after a short illness.