The CISI is trying to entice more wealth managers to attend the annual Financial Planning conference in September by widening the appeal of the content.

After plans were revealed last week for the WMA and APFA to merge into a new body, APFA director general Chris Hannant tells FP Today readers more about what it entails, the benefits for advisers, and what it means for members' fees. Read on for Mr Hannant's article below. 

A pensions company is bidding to take some of its rivals' market share in the Sipp market through revamping its website with a sharper focus on cost transparency.

The latest rise in inflation is a “hammer blow” for retirees and leaves UK households with an annual £20.2bn shortfall to maintain the standard of living, Retirement Advantage claims.

Vanguard has launched a direct to consumer platform offering “your chance to invest directly”.

Financial Planning firms have reported being ‘inundated’ with a ‘whole spectrum’ of different potential clients during Financial Planning Week which ran throughout last week.

Advisers says DFMs are failing in many key areas in a highly critical assessment of their performance.

Advisers have revealed which DFMs they like and use the most.

A software firm for advisers has warned about 10% of its users are “exposed to a plethora of cyber risks”.

Cheshire-based Clarion Wealth Planning, a firm of Chartered Financial Planners, has continued its expansion with the appointment of experienced Financial Planner Sam Petts.