The FCA plans to launch a live AI testing service to help firms deploy safe and responsible AI and is seeking firm's views before launching the service.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) says it expects DB schemes to switch their focus from deficit recovery to ‘endgame planning’.

Wealth manager TrinityBridge, formerly Close Brothers Asset Management, has appointed long-standing Financial Planning head Andrew Knight as its new client relationship director for Scotland.

US-based George Kinder, founder of the holistic Life Planning movement, has successfully secured a UK Innovator Founder Visa to allow him to live and work in the UK to launch the next stage of his global strategy from London.

At-retirement adviser My Pension Expert has secured a £25m refinancing deal through digital lender OakNorth to help fund expansion plans.

The FCA has cancelled the part 4A regulatory permissions of Glasgow-based firm LR Kennedy Insurance Services (FRN: 311420) after repeated failures from the firm to respond to questionnaires, telephone calls and emails from the regulator.

Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice Ltd (FRN: 602550) has been placed under investigation by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, after its sole director was charged with a £2.3m against involving clients.

Salford-based financial and professional services firm Frenkel Topping has reported record funds under management (FUM) of £1.56bn at the end of 2024, compared to £1.335bn in 2023.

The FCA is embracing technology to help it be more “user-friendly” by reducing regulatory burdens and adopting a more dynamic approach to supervision and authorisation.

Former professional rugby player and Chartered Financial Planner Jason Baggott will jointly lead Scottish wealth manager Tweed’s new sports division.