The fall in the FTSE 100 since the Coronavirus outbreak is a ‘strong investment opportunity’, according to many investors.

The Coronavirus has resulted in a 30% fall in request for pension transfer quotes at one provider - seen as an indicator of future transfer activity.

Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin saw a surge in income from Financial Planning in the half year ended in March despite a slip overall in profits and plans to cut costs.

Nearly half (47%) of 55 to 64-year-olds are unaware that deferring the State Pension can boost their retirement income significantly when they start to claim their pension benefits.

Boutique wealth manager EQ Investors has unveiled Future Leaders Portfolios, a range of socially responsible, passive funds claiming to offer lower costs than many ESG funds.

Financial Planners are no longer using cost as the main factor when selecting platforms, according to evidence in the latest Platform Report in the current Financial Planning Today magazine.

The FCA has issued a scam warning about a firm called ‘My Scam Adviser’ which claims to help scammed investors recover their money.

Acquisitive financial adviser group Tenet has acquired its fourth advice firm in the past six months, allowing the principal to retire.

Expanding Financial Planner Progeny has recruited Scottish solicitor Stuart Easton to help expand north of the border.

Demand for financial advice rose 24% in April at global financial advisory group deVere.