The FSCS has declared Leicester-based Trust Financial Planning Limited (FRN: 407457) in default.

SSAS administrator and tax adviser WBR Group has acquired the small self-administered pension scheme (SSAS) book of Manchester‑based Financial Planning firm Carpenter Rees for an undisclosed sum.

Financial providers have been urged to overhaul how they design products, services and education for young people to reduce the widening gap between traditional financial services and the realities of young people’s lives.

Söderberg & Partners Platform, Seccl and Plannr have launched the second phase of their integration, which they say will allow Financial Planners and advisers to open and manage platform accounts end-to-end within a single system.

A think-tank run by former prime minister Tony Blair has gained headlines by urging the government to scrap the pensions triple lock.

Chartered Financial Planning firm The Private Office has received FCA change of control approval following a minority investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

After receiving FCA approval to offer Targeted Support, retirement provider Legal & General said it will focus the new service on customers whose pension savings are fully invested in cash.

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed two new executive directors, which will strengthen its leadership team, the organisation said.

Financial Planning and wealth management group Shackleton has acquired Surrey-based firm Arundel Wealth Management, a specialist Financial Planning firm for sports professionals.

Just 7% of advisers and wealth managers think that the Government’s decision to cut the Cash ISA allowance will encourage savers to become investors, according to a new report.