The Financial Conduct Authority has banned Ashkan Zahedian from working in financial services following his conviction for serious violent offences which took place while he was an approved individual.

Business relief is now being used by the majority of wealth managers and financial advisers as an inheritance tax (IHT) planning tool for clients, according to new research.

Financial Planners need to own their 'business ethic' and ensure that it reflects their values and the outcomes they personally want to see, according to Chapters Financial’s Keith Churchouse.

The Financial Conduct Authority has won a court judgment against a property and mortgage company accused of, “exploiting vulnerable customers who were in financial difficulty.”

Research and innovation centre Nest Insight has partnered with financial wellbeing provider Wagestream to launch a new workplace emergency savings pilot.

Nine out of 10 financial advisers and wealth managers recommend sustainable funds to clients despite widespread concerns about greenwashing, according to new research.

Wealth manager Chris Reah has been appointed managing director of south west Chartered Financial Planners Francis Clark Financial Planning.

Despite the cost of living crisis, only a minority of consumers are prepared to reduce their pension contributions, according to a study.

Financial Planners’ confidence about the next 12 months has taken a dive as clients are faced with the dual impact of low investment returns from bumpy markets and soaring inflation, according to our annual Financial Planning Reader survey.

Only one in four (26%) of Financial Planners think that the Personal Finance Society (PFS) is performing well for the profession, according to our latest Financial Planning profession reader survey.