An advice firm has chosen 21 year-old student Matthew Fagan to head up a scheme to train advisers in South Africa who will then serve UK clients online via video link.

After plans were revealed last week for the WMA and APFA to merge into a new body, APFA director general Chris Hannant tells FP Today readers more about what it entails, the benefits for advisers, and what it means for members' fees. Read on for Mr Hannant's article below. 

Santander bank has revealed plans to expand its Financial Planning team.

The advice sector has been told today its bill to help pay for the FCA will rise by 4.7%.