The FCA has today published Decision Notices in respect of three firms and five individuals who it says acted “without integrity” over pension transfers which affected 2,000 customers and £76m in pension assets.

DD|hub has revealed more than 260 firms have signed up to it in the first three months of the due diligence service’s existence.

The Art of Finance, a new venture from Cathi Harrison, has partnered with Bespoke Training Solutions (BTS) to deliver the accredited training for candidates to complete their Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.

A survey by pensions firm XPS has revealed that each year 70,000 Defined Benefit scheme members are using the Pension Freedoms to leave their schemes - with most shifting their money to a SIPP.

A corporate professional trustee firm has been fined £103,750 for breaching multiple areas of pension law.

NS&I has held exploratory talks with a number of investment and wrap platforms used by Financial Planners with a view to client investments being managed this way.

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has revamped its investment company sectors following an industry-wide consultation.

Chartered Financial Planning firms Fairstone has acquired Leicester-based IFA Brett & Randall Financial Services.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has apologised to potentially misled clients of the failed London Capital and Finance (LCF) mini-bond.

Bankhall and PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), have bolstered their support for directly authorised firms with the appointment of an advisory relationships director.