A pensions firm says the Government must seize the “once in a generation opportunity” to scrap pension tax relief and simplify the system. Read more ...

Two Certified Financial Planners are wanted to join the global Financial Planning Standards Board but time is running out for those wishing to take up a board position.

Standard Life has revealed details of its new Financial Planning business this morning. Read more ...

Many bosses of smaller businesses will have to think again about how they pay themselves following the dividend tax credit changes, the owner of an Accredited Financial Planning firm says. Read more ...

The FCA says it is making decisions on whether to refer a firm or individual to its enforcement division for a formal investigation more ‘transparent’. Read more ...

A new online Financial Planning service created by the IFP’s Surrey branch chairman has won a national award. Read more ...

An online dividend tax calculator has been set up by Hargreaves Lansdown after the Budget changes led to increasing questions from investors. Read more ...

The change in the taxation of dividends announced in the Budget has been branded an attack on entrepreneurship. Read more ...

Plans for a secondary annuities market will not be implemented until at least 2017 after the Treasury said the move would be delayed.

A Financial Planner believes the Budget changes to dividend tax credits will mean business owners may have to reassess the most efficient method of remuneration.