Wealth manager and Financial Planner Evelyn Partners has appointed former international rugby player Craig Dowsett as a Financial Planning director at its London office.

Abrdn is to revamp its Financial Planning arm, formerly known as 1825, resulting in the closure of offices in Reading, Sheffield and Bristol (Bristol will be retained by the group).

Financial Planning has become harder over the past five years as tax changes combine with political and economic uncertainty and market volatility, according to a new report.

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), the global Financial Planning professional body, has appointed a new chair and board leaders to support worldwide professional standards in Financial Planning.