The future of Financial Planning was given a boost recently with the annual University Team Challenge Cup.

 Almost 15m people have failed to start a private pension and expect to rely on the state pension in retirement, according to Prudential.

The New Model Business Academy has launched an alternative assessment route to Level 4 qualifications.

Inflation has increased to 4.5 per cent, up from 4.4 per cent in July, according to the Office of National Statistics.

This year’s IFP Annual Conference from 3-5 October has new options for Paraplanners to enable them to make the most of the opportunities at the event.

The long-awaited Vickers Report was published today detailing plans to enforce ringfencing of banks and their “riskier” divisions. Read more ...

The Financial Services Bill requires further attention, according to the Investment Management Association. Read more ...

The Financial Services Authority is introducing extra CPD requirements for advisers covering pension transfers. Read more ...