Fifteen Financial Planning businesses have announced they will be running free sessions to introduce the general public to the profession next month.

The average annuity rate has fallen in the third quarter of 2014 by 2.38%, according to new figures.

The first ever CFP professional of the year has leant her support to the IFP's campaign to significantly bolster its membership in the coming years.

Over a million people have become financially responsible for both younger and older family members according to a study.

The Caribbean Financial Planning Association has been celebrating its seventh anniversary this week.

Axa Wealth has reported its overall funds under management have grown 10 per cent to £27billion in the last 12 months.

The taxman has rubbished a report stating that many retirees will be "clobbered" with a 45% tax next April if they use the new pension reforms to take out some of their funds.

The Financial Conduct Authority has banned an adviser and fined him nearly £300,000 for "reckless" actions and lacking integrity.

A financial advisory firm has brought in a director from Barclays Wealth and his former team to head up a new look national IFA operation.

Paraplanning must continue to move towards being a recognised career with a minimum level of qualification established, a CFP professional and Paraplanning firm co-owner says.