Projections from the government's Office for National Statistics suggest that the rise in life expectancy over recent years is slowing down. 

Mergers and acquisitions among asset managers and DFM providers could provide some unexpected headaches for Financial Planners in 2022.

Novia Financial, the £9bn adviser platform, has appointed Lynzi Harrison as chief operating officer, completing the reshuffle of its executive team.

Two thirds (64%) of savers are concerned about the impact that inflation will have on their personal finances, according to a new report.

Quilter Financial Advisers has appointed former Brooks Madonald financial advice lead Adrian Keane-Munday as its national sales director.

From 24 January the new authorisation fee structure from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will see Financial Planning firms pay a standard authorisation fee of £2,500.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has increased its running costs budget forecast for 2022/23 to £95.5m.

The Financial Planning market can expect to see increased interest in acquisitions from private equity firms in the first half of 2022, according to Tilney Smith & Williamson.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has told clients of failed SIPP provider Forthplus Pensions to bring claims against their financial advisers.

One fifth (22%) of women consider themselves worse off financially compared to a year ago due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.