More than 9 in 10 financial advisers (95%) have had to apologise to clients for poor platform service in 2024, according to a new report.

Failed SIPP operator Intelligent Money has been declared in default today by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, opening the door to ex-clients with valid claims to receive compensation.

The FCA plans to give firms subject to enforcement investigations a 48 hour window to view the contents of any announcements before they are made public.

The number of whistleblowing reports rose by 15% (year-on-year) to 322 in the third quarter of this year.

The firm-facing requirements of the MiFID regulations are to be transferred into FCA Handbook rules next year.

Over eight in 10 advisers (83%) want increases to auto-enrolment minimum contributions, a lower minimum age, or both, according to a new report.

Many people are failing to prioritise retirement planning until age 55, according to a new report which paints a worrying picture of late or poor preparation.

A sacked HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officer who abused her position to help her husband launder £3.3m of criminal money has been sentenced today.

A fifth (19%) of savers expect to be able to retire before the age of 60, according to a new report.

Platform provider Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a new online venture capital trust (VCT) investment service.