The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic had led to a large increase in the numbers of younger people taking financial advice, but financial advisers are poorly equipped to help clients deal with the emotional and psychological roller-coaster ride their clients have endured during the Coronavirus pandemic, and the impact it has had on markets and their investments, according to new research.

There is no overall consensus between Financial Planners on the best strategy to secure clients an income in retirement, according to new research.

Research by consultancy Fitz Partners has revealed that 33% of asset managers across Europe now offer ‘early-bird’ discounts of up to 47% to promote new funds.

AJ Bell Investcentre has launched a new service for financial advisers called Fundamentals which will provide investment research and due diligence on funds and ETFs.