The FCA has confirmed that finalised plans to crack down on misleading financial promotions through social media services such as Twitter will be released in the coming weeks. Read more ...

An annuity provider shed 129 jobs in the wake of the Budget last year, it announced today. Read more ...

The former director of Financial Planning at Tilney Bestinvest is among five senior former staff who have teamed up with Bestinvest's founder John Spiers for his new venture. Read more ...

A prominent American Financial Planner is in England this week to discuss the future of Financial Planning in the digital age. Read more ...

The FCA and Department for Work and Pensions are today publishing a joint call for evidence on the disclosure of transaction cost information for workplace pension schemes. Read more ...

A Financial Planning led investment management firm has announced its fourth takeover in just over a month in a deal which will bring its spending to nearly £4m. Read more ...

The FCA has published final rules this morning on implementing a charge cap on default funds for automatic enrolment. Read more ...

A platform recently recognised as "one of the hottest" financial technology businesses in Europe by a panel including Google has launched a redesigned adviser website. Read more ...

Old Mutual Wealth has reported its UK platform profits increased to £19 million from £13 million last year and its gross sales were £5.1 billion. Read more ...

New rules have been revealed this morning to protect consumers as the pension reforms take effect. Read more ...