A report by pensions consultancy LCP has uncovered that thousands of families of Financial Planner clients could be due a 'secret' state pension they may not be claiming.

The Queen’s speech at the State Opening of Parliament did not offer much hoped for clarity on the roadmap to social care reform despite a reference to bringing forward the reforms.

Over a third (35%) of high-net-worth individuals in Scotland have met with a Financial Planner for guidance on passing on wealth.

While nearly two thirds of UK investors prioritise responsible investing, the related terminology is causing confusion, according to a new report.

Wealth manager Tilney Smith & Williamson reported a 6.7% increase in net inflows to £704.1m for 2020, in its first full year financial results since the merger.

The number of providers in the SIPP sector has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade due to a wave of mergers and takeovers, according to new data.

STM Group, the international financial services provider which owns Carey Pensions, has reported a 48% drop in profit before taxation for the year ended 31 December.

Clients aged 30-54 are the most likely to have been the first to invest in equity ISAs in the new tax year, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data.

STM Group, owner of the Options pensions business (formerly known as Carey), has sold its Jersey Corporate & Trustee Services (CTS) businesses for £1.4m.

A survey of 1,000 individuals for Financial Planning firm Schroders Personal Wealth revealed that 78% had no estate planning in place.