London-based independent wealth manager Plurimi Wealth has appointed a new deputy chief executive.

The Upper Tribunal has upheld an FCA decision to fine and ban Alistair Burns, chief executive of advice firm TailorMade Independent Limited, as it was confirmed that the FSCS compensation bill for his failed business could hit £106.5m.

Financial Planning and investment management group Tilney has hired two new Financial Planners to work at its Edinburgh office.

A record £5.2bn was received by HMRC in the last tax year and it is thought middle and working class families may also have to contribute in the future. 

Aviva’s adviser platform boosted assets under management by 11% in the first half of this year.

Clients of Beaufort Asset Clearing Services are set to get money and assets returned to them after a High Court ruling.

The Bank of England has today decided to raise the base rate from 0.5% to 0.75%, the highest it has been since 2009.

HMRC has warned UK taxpayers that they must declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets by 30 September to avoid higher tax penalties.

A new survey has revealed employer pensions were viewed as the safest way to save for retirement.

Altrincham-based Financial Planning firm Smart Financial has welcomed another graduate trainee - its fourth so far.