Fund manager JO Hambro Capital Management has re-opened two funds, including one closed to new investors in 2013.

Net flows continued to improve for wealth manager Brooks Macdonald in the second quarter which ended on 31 December.

The Association of Investment Companies has called on the FCA to set demanding standards for funds that call themselves sustainable or make ESG claims.

The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed the former President of the professional body, Jonathan Clark, as interim CEO.

Technology firm EV has launched what it describes as a “game-changing” Financial Planning tool.

Asset manager Premier Miton has withdrawn from acquisition discussions with rival River & Mercantile.

Wealth manager WH Ireland has appointed Michael Bishop as head of wealth management.

The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have launched a consultation on the management expenses levy limit for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

Projections from the government's Office for National Statistics suggest that the rise in life expectancy over recent years is slowing down. 

Mergers and acquisitions among asset managers and DFM providers could provide some unexpected headaches for Financial Planners in 2022.