Zurich has announced major changes to its protection range, including a new protection platform.

A record number of people have enrolled into occupational pension schemes, according to new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Protection products are too complicated and need a radical overhaul to improve consumer understanding and take up, the Financial Services Consumer Panel has urged.

PIMFA, which represents 1,000 UK wealth managers and and financial advisers, has appointed three new board members.

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A Financial Planning firm is celebrating its two-year anniversary and has hired a new Paraplanner to expand its team. 

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has stepped in to protect members of Dial-A-Cab, which has stopped trading and is now in default.

Fast expanding SIPP provider Curtis Banks is to see a major management change next year as deputy chief executive Will Self steps up as CEO while current CEO Rupert Curtis will step aside but remain in “an active role” as Founder and Senior Adviser.

The FCA and CII have launched a reassessment test of the level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning for advisers.

The FCA has appointed a new director of competition.