The Online Safety Bill, seen as one of the best ways to tackle online financial scams, has been delayed to the autumn but will now include protections for bona fide journalism.

The Government is to invest £5m in expanding its mid-life MOTs for people which include a review of financial affairs and retirement plans.

Trustee and governance service provider PTL Governance is to become Zedra Governance from 18 July after its acquisition by Zedra in December 2021.

Oaktree Capital Management is to rename Sanlam Wealth as atomos after acquiring the business from Sanlam UK.

The FCA has fined discretionary investment manager TJM Partnership Limited £2 million for “serious financial crime control failings.” 

Given the chaotic performance of the government recently it was something of a surprise this week to see a new financial guidance initiative announced by the returning Pensions Minister Guy Opperman who quit and then returned, at least as a stand in until a new Prime Minister is announced.

Bristol-based Clifton Asset Management is to acquire Aberdeen-based wealth manager and IFA Burnett & Reid Wealth Management and is planning further deals.

LV=’s CEO Mark Hartigan is to step down following an aborted takeover of the firm by investment business Bain Capital.

Advisers should avoid ‘panic’ buying DB transfers on the assumption rates will only go in one direction, according to a new report.

Two men who masqueraded as advisers to defraud pension savers of £20m have been jailed.