Inflation has increased to 4.5 per cent, up from 4.4 per cent in July, according to the Office of National Statistics.

The New Model Business Academy has launched an alternative assessment route to Level 4 qualifications.

 Almost 15m people have failed to start a private pension and expect to rely on the state pension in retirement, according to Prudential.

The future of Financial Planning was given a boost recently with the annual University Team Challenge Cup.

Durham-based financial adviser Walter Wright Financial Services has been acquired by Perspective Financial Group.

The Bank of England Inflation Attitudes Survey has revealed people think inflation is unlikely to fall in the near term.

A 31-year-old man from Swiss bank UBS has been arrested by City of London police on suspicion of rogue trading.

Pershing has announced plans to launch a custodial platform targeting financial advisers and Financial Planning businesses.

Due diligence is key if advisers want to achieve the full benefits of outsourcing, according to Defaqto.

The Financial Services Authority says it sees no reason for a lower qualification for simplified advice.