Most financial advisers who took part in a recent survey expect a steady shift towards Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) investing post the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Personal Finance Society has welcomed the FCA’s adviser sector study published yesterday showing rising financial adviser numbers but warned there are still too few advisers to meet demand and soaring PI insurance costs are hitting the profession.

Financial adviser numbers have risen by 1,400 (4%) since the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and the Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR), ending years of decline.

Covid-19 has “fundamentally” shifted clients attitudes towards their Financial Planning - with many changing their retirement and wealth transfer plans, according to a new survey.