The FCA said today it would take legal action over business interruption (BI) insurance after concerns some insurers were failing to pay out or dragging their feet on claims.

National IFA and Financial Planner Continuum (Financial Services) LLP has recruited four more advisers due to business growth.

The Chartered Insurance Institute is offering discounted learning materials to furloughed members who work in insurance and personal finance and have been hit financially by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Independent investment researchers Fitz Partners say the Ongoing Charge Figures (OCF) for typical index trackers have fallen by 27% since 2016.

Pension and investment group Embark has rebranded the Zurich Investment and Retail Platform after completing the takeover of the business.

And how are you doing Kevin? Well thanks for asking, I’m not too bad in the circumstances.

Digital IFA disruptor Fintuity is to offer free initial advice to NHS staff via video to mark the launch this week of its new online financial advice service.

Only 33% of UK investors trust the financial services sector compared to 46% of global investors.

UK wealth manager and Financial Planner Kingswood has completed the acquisition of US wealth manager Chalice and has signed terms to acquire a majority stake in a second US adviser, Manhattan Harbor Capital.

Protection insurer LV= has made payments of more than £2.5m so far in Coronavirus-related income protection and death claims to nearly 300 individuals and families.