The proposed merger with the CISI is being discussed by the board of the Institute of Financial Planning today after the consultation period closed yesterday. Read more ...

An AXA Wealth managing director has warned against turning pensions into “the ready-meal of savings”. Read more ...

Bosses at Aberdeen Asset Management and Parmenion are keeping silent on speculation about a possible takeover. Read more ...

Seventy-five delegates from overseas are heading to the IFP Annual Conference this year as part of a record turnout of 420. Read more ...

Four financial services firms with combined assets under management of £400m have joined Succession Advisory Services as members. Read more ...

An adviser search website claims that new data has shown the benefits of retirement planning advice can outweigh the cost by nearly 6,000%. Read more ...

An increased demand for drawdown and a £95m sales boost from pensions has helped LV= double its group operating profit for the first half of the year. Read more ...

A Financial Planning firm has launched a new service giving clients access to their personal financial information in one place via their smart-phone. Read more ...

The IFP’s chief executive has praised the passion shown by members, following the announcement of the proposed merger with the CISI. Read more ...

Hargreaves Landsown has revealed it is being stung by a 450% rise in its bill to help pay for the FSCS, as it announced a 5% drop in profits. Read more ...