Standard Life has appointed former LV= adviser head Chris Hudson to the newly created role of managing director of retail intermediary.

Almost half (44%) of investors wish they had spent more time researching their investments before making a decision, according to a new report.

Legal firm Wildcat Law has applied for authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority to offer independent financial advice to high net worth and mass affluent clients.

Platform engine provider FNZ has invested an undisclosed sum in ESG impact data and analytics firm GIST.

Only half (51%) of Britons would consider ever taking financial advice, according to new research.

Amber flags are being raised on potentially low-risk pension transfers due to a ‘weakness’ relating to overseas investments in the new rules, according to a new report.

St James’s Place (SJP) is to drop Select Equity and State Street Global Advisors from its Global Growth fund.

A director from recruitment agency Recruit UK has launched a mental health initiative for male Financial Planners.

CPI inflation soared to 9% in April, up from 7% in March, ONS said today.

The two day Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment’s Annual Paraplanner Conference is getting under way today.