Platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell has today announced a profits surge of 24% in its interim half-year results, its most profitable ever it says.

The FCA is considering tough action to enforce new rules on unfair financial contracts as a new directive to protect consumers comes into effect.

FCA chief executive Andrew Bailey has called for “a permanent commitment to open financial markets” but accepts Brexit will take place in March next year.

Warpaint and report writing will coincide when a full-day’s Paraplanner Howwow will pitch its metaphorical teepees in Manchester next month.

New research by a retirement provider has found that the pension pot needed to avoid an uncomfortable retirement has ballooned to £260,000 and could be even higher.

Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin has boosted funds and profits, according to its half year figures.

Seven Investment Management (7IM) has become a pension provider this week by launching its own Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) with no annual fee on accounts above £75,000.

HMRC is to appeal the ‘discount tax’ ruling on loyalty bonuses won by Hargreaves Landsown which would see around £15m returned to 150,000 investors.

Law firm Sacker & Partners LLP has announced the launch of its latest Environmental, Social and corporate Governance guide for pension scheme trustees.

Fraud Squad officers from the City of London Police have arrested a 60-year-old man in Spain in connection with the activities of Kingsbridge Asset Management, a firm which targeted HNW individuals including top professional footballers.