The direction of travel in the advice sector is becoming evident as we move away from a single, comprehensive advice model towards a more segmented, multi-layered ecosystem of support, writes Tom Nelson of advice business Lifetime Financial Management.

Recently launched wealth management and Financial Planning firm Nine Edge Wealth has acquired adviser firm Wealth Professional for an undisclosed amount.

The latest issue of Financial Planning Today Magazine investigates the hidden enemy undermining trust in the financial services sector and Financial Planning on a daily basis.

UK victims lost £2.4m every day to investment fraud in 2025, according to new figures published by the City of London Police.

SIPP investors remained bullish overall in the first quarter of 2026, according to new figures published by Hargreaves Lansdown.

Net retail sales recorded inflows of £2.4bn in February, a substantial increase on the £662m recorded in January and marking the fourth consecutive month of inflows.

Wealth manager Quilter has received permission from the FCA to offer Targeted Support to consumers just days after it was launched by the regulator.

London wealth manager Vintage has acquired Buckinghamshire-based Financial Management Independent Financial Advice (FMIFA) for an undisclosed amount.

Wealth manager The Private Office has acquired Leeds-based Financial Planning firm HEB Wealth, for an undisclosed amount.

Wealth manager and Financial Planner Rathbones has appointed Dolores Geaney as managing director, Rathbones in Ireland, subject to regulatory approval.