Investors pumped in £553 million into funds in April after pulling out £3.5 billion in March, according to latest figures out today from the fund managers’ trade body the Investment Association. 

The FPSB, the global standards setting body for Certified Financial Planners, has urged regulators to get tougher on social media ‘finfluencers’ who promote financial products or give financial tips, often via YouTube or social media.

A SIPP consultant has criticised the Financial Conduct Authority's new rules encouraging a stronger nudge towards pension guidance.

Former Which? executive Richard Lloyd has taken over as interim chair of the Financial Conduct Authority this morning.

Fintech start-up Plannr has launched a back-office solution for Financial Planners.

Male Paraplanners are over four times more likely to want to become financial advisers than female Paraplanners, according to new research.

SIPP provider iPensions Group has completed the migration of Forthplus SIPP customers following its acquisition of the business assets of the Edinburgh business.

Fintech Moneyinfo has added a digital fact find allowing Financial Planners to gather fact find information from clients via their own branded app.

April saw a record number of pension benefits being awarded to NHS members, indicating a significant jump in those retiring.

Many female clients prefer to speak to a woman when it comes to their Financial Planning, according to Certified Financial Planner Gretchen Betts.