Standard Life has announced the launch of its wholly-owned, UK-wide, financial advice business to meet increasing needs arising from the pension reforms. Read more ...

A university lecturer who has taught undergraduates on the theories of corporate Financial Planning has joined Parmenion. Read more ...

A new academy for aspiring wealth managers based in the Midlands will launch in September. Read more ...

A final report on the 'failing' market for retirement income is being drawn up by FCA officials. Read more ...

The Bank Rate's record period of stability is just one month away from hitting the six year mark, after it was frozen again today. Read more ...

An IFP corporate member has joined forces with leading Paraplanners to boost the growing phenomenon that is the Paraplanners Powwow. Read more ...

Profits before tax fell at Hargreaves Lansdown for the second half of last year, the company reported today. Read more ...

Rules for setting up new independent governance committees have been confirmed by The Financial Conduct Authority this morning. Read more ...

Three IFP member firms have been named among the top six best performing asset managers in terms of transparency and responsible investment in an independent report, which has criticised failings among many leading firms. Read more ...

A savings body says there is growing support for the idea of a digital financial services passport, with savers wanting all of their personal financial details held on one site. Read more ...