Firms with over $8.7trn (£6.4trn) in assets under management have committed to tackling deforestation.

Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW), the Financial Planning joint venture launched by Schroders and Lloyds Bank, has expanded into Leeds with the opening of an operational centre in the city centre.

Over half (52%) of financial advice clients reported feeling slightly bullish or bullish, compared to 19% a year ago, according to a new survey.

Schroders has launched a £4bn Investment Solutions business offering model portfolios and multi-asset funds.