An investigation is to be carried out into the transparency of investment and fund management costs.

More people would find it easier to explain the existence of ghosts and detail the offside rule than would be able to describe annuities and pensions.

The Institute of Financial Planning has reported a £17,589 loss before tax – the first time in four years it has not made a profit.

A series of workshops to help companies deal with transitioning legacy assets and the 'sunset clause' have been launched.

A move by the Government designed to boost savers' pension funds by cutting down on 'excessive' charges may hit companies' incomes by £1bn – five times more than previously suggested.

People turning 65 this year can expect to average nearly 20 years in retirement, according to new analysis.

Inflation has fallen over the last month, the latest figures showed this morning, with an annuities expert saying it was welcome news for retirees.

Online advice will never be a "real threat" to Financial Planning with internet services complementing rather than taking over the role, a Financial Planner believes.

'Pay what you owe or face prosecution' is the message today from the Government to people with undeclared offshore tax liabilities.

More than nine out of ten IFP members have improved their Financial Planning skills as a result of their membership, a survey has suggested.