A Natixis Investment Managers global survey of 200 fund buyers has found that, against the backdrop of market volatility and uncertainty, professional fund buyers have shown a preference for active management.

Tenet has expanded its presence in the North West with the buyout of Preston-based IFA and wealth manager Derbyshire Booth.

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), owner of the international Certified Financial Planner certification program outside the United States, is seeking nominations for two open four-year positions on FPSB’s board.

The group chief executive of Just Group, Rodney Cook, has stepped down from his role and his position on the firm’s board with immediate effect.

Financial planning firm Tilney has appointed a new head of multi-asset funds.

St James’s Place has boosted its funds under management to in excess of £100bn despite a slowdown in inflows, its latest figures have revealed.  

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has reiterated today that its door is closed to claims against the £236m collapsed mini-bond firm London Capital & Finance - but it could review its stance.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will impose a levy of £532m on firms this year, £16m more than it forecast in January but £42m lower than the equivalent figure last year.

Connect, HMRC’s sophisticated information system is being used more and more to identify income and gains that have not been declared.

Wealth manager and Financial Planner Brewin Dolphin has acquired bath-based planner Epoch Wealth Management.