Kames Capital has bolstered its fixed income team with a new credit research appointment.

The Financial Conduct Authority is to close its investigations into four life insurers over their fair treatment of longstanding customers.

Punter Southall Aspire has recruited Peter Selby as its new managing director of retail advice to oversee the expansion of its Financial Planning business.

Australia is the best prepared World Cup qualifying country when it comes to retirement planning with England in third place, according to analysis carried out by Scottish Widows of the 32 countries taking part in this year’s World Cup.