The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has appointed former FCA acting CEO Tracey McDermott, former building society boss Andrew Craddock, and banker Mark Suthern as non-executive board directors.
Acquisitive Swedish wealth manager Söderberg & Partners has bought Financial Planning solutions provider Benchmark Capital from Schroders for an undisclosed sum.
The FCA's eagerly-awaited review on the impact of AI on financial services, The Mills Review - published today - warns that despite the benefits many consumers are concerned about the risks of AI (artificial intelligence).
Financial Planners taking part in our 2026 Reader Survey, which has just closed, have revealed growing confidence about new business prospects, despite financial uncertainty among some clients.
Financial services mutual provider Wesleyan has expanded its with profits fund range with the launch of two new with profits funds aimed at the adviser market.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the industry-funded safety net for consumers, recovered £34m from failed firms in its 2025/2026 year and paid compensation to 14,000 people.
A new study covering 4,000 people has found that nearly half of people (48%) have never discussed retirement plans with their families.
The FCA says that pension firms must do more for customers who have older pensions and fund savings because of concerns that some of them may be receiving poor value.
The FCA has published proposals today to cut the jargon used by platforms, advisers and wealth managers to hide and obfuscate the cost of investing.
The number of Certified Financial Planners around the world rose by 5,652 in 2025, latest data from the FPSB (Financial Planning Standards Board) reveals.