Financial Planner Cooper Parry Wealth has made two senior appointments to strengthen its presence in Birmingham and across the Midlands.

Two in five advisers (41%) have seen a increase in inheritance disputes within blended families, fuelled by a lack of communication, according to a new report.

Gross flows rose to a record high of £27.5bn for adviser platforms in the first quarter of the year, a 17% rise year on year (Q125: £23.5bn).

Net flows rose 49% to £3.3bn (Q125: £2.3bn) for Aviva’s wealth business in the first quarter of the year, representing 6% of opening assets.

UK GDP grew by 0.6% in the first quarter, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics today - higher than expected by many economists.

The FCA has appointed Johan Sekora as chief operating officer from the start of June.

The FCA is to look at how firms that advise on investments are doing enough to support bereaved customers in a new review.

Almost half (47%) of UK adults believe that their retirement outcomes are largely influenced by factors outside of their control, according to new research.

King Charles's King's Speech today has outlined widely expected reform of the Financial Ombudsman Service and a drive to cut regulatory red tape.

French wealth management firm Groupe Allen has entered the UK-market with the acquisition of London-based Altyx Financial Planning for an undisclosed sum.