Pensions and investment consultancy Barnett Waddingham has appointed 7 new partners and promoted 28 associates as business continues to grow.

Two providers have criticised reports that a government minister wants to open the door to first time buyers being allowed to tap their pension early to get on the housing ladder.

Technology firm Altus and fund researchers Fundscape have formed a ‘strategic partnership’ to develop new products and services for the financial services sector.

A new survey has revealed that 20 per cent of people who have officially retired are still working on a part-time or casual basis.

The LF Woodford Equity Income Fund has been suspended until further notice.

SIPPs firm Curtis Banks is celebrating the 10th anniversary since the foundation of the business.

Chartered Financial Planner Fairstone has revealed the acquisition of two firms - Bankfield Financial Advisers and South West Financial Planning.

The FCA has revealed plans to introduce rules designed to prevent harm to investors, without stifling innovation in the peer-to-peer (P2P) sector.

The Embark Group has revealed its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2018, for its subsidiary, Rowanmoor Executive Pensions Limited and showed a big boost in pre-tax profits.

Pensions experts are split over a suggestion by Housing Minister James Brokenshire MP that could see pensions 'unlocked' early to allow young people to buy their first home.