HMRC data published today has revealed that 40,072 people completed their tax return over the Christmas break with 4,409 submitting their returns on Christmas Day.

Former Financial Planner turned author and consultant James Woodfall explains how emotional intelligence works and how Financial Planners can utilise the benefits of EI to understand their clients better.

The FCA has revoked the regulatory permissions of Lincolnshire financial adviser firm John Cotton (FRN: 136224) for non payment of fees.

Investment manager and Financial Planner Redmayne Bentley has reported profits up 59% in the past year to just over £7m.

Expanding European life and pensions consolidator Chesnara has acquired Canada Life’s onshore bond arm.

Latest data from ONS out today reveals that UK real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have shown no growth in Q3 (July to Sept) 2024.

The FCA and police have arrested two individuals after a joint swoop on a suspected unauthorised debt and claims management company.

Former Pensions Minister Baroness Ros Altmann has called for help for the WASPI pension campaigners despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer this week ruling out additional compensation.

The FCA has refused to waive a £250 late submission fee despite being recommended to do so by The Complaints Commissioner which upheld a complaint against the regulator. 

The cost and complexity of new financial regulations, such as the Consumer Duty, are pushing financial advisers to increase minimum client portfolio size to maintain profitability.