Scottish Friendly CEO Jim Galbraith has died after over 30 years at the mutual.

The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into suspected fraud involving a group of unauthorised collective investment schemes investing in car leasing companies.

St James’s Place CEO Andrew Croft saw his earnings fall from £1.017m in 2019 to £692,788 in 2020 as the pandemic hit the company.

Financial Planner and wealth manager Tilney Smith & Williamson is hunting for a new chairman, Sky News has reported.

Investors who regularly see a financial adviser are significantly more confident about their future financial prospects, according to a new survey for wealth manager and Financial Planner Sanlam.

The number of people who want to retire early has more than doubled during the pandemic from 4% to 10% and more people have clearer retirement plans.

Premier Miton is set to launch the Premier Miton European Sustainable Leaders Fund on 10 May.

Wealth manager and SIPP provider Mattioli Woods has acquired Leicester Financial Planning firm Pole Arnold Financial Management Limited in a deal worth up to £7m.

M&G Wealth has appointed Tim Clark from Financial Planning and IFA network Loyal North to be its first recruitment and acquisition director.

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment has launched a new online, intermediate-level course on sustainable and responsible investment.