Redditch-based Go IFA Ltd has become the fifth advice firm this week to be declared as failed or under investigation by the FSCS.

The Equity Release Council, the trade body for equity release providers, has published a new Consumer Duty-friendly guide to help financial advisers communicate more clearly and simply with clients about equity release.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has launched an investigation into a duo of connected Dorset financial adviser firms following advice given to members of the British Steel Pension Scheme.