UK GDP grew by 0.6% in the first quarter, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics today - higher than expected by many economists.

The FCA has appointed Johan Sekora as chief operating officer from the start of June.

The FCA is to look at how firms that advise on investments are doing enough to support bereaved customers in a new review.

Almost half (47%) of UK adults believe that their retirement outcomes are largely influenced by factors outside of their control, according to new research.

King Charles's King's Speech today has outlined widely expected reform of the Financial Ombudsman Service and a drive to cut regulatory red tape.

French wealth management firm Groupe Allen has entered the UK-market with the acquisition of London-based Altyx Financial Planning for an undisclosed sum.

Almost a third of people, 12.2m, face the prospect of pension poverty in later life, according to the Scottish Widows' Annual Retirement Report published today.

The Financial Conduct Authority has banned a financial adviser and fined him £755,000 for pension transfer failings which put clients at risk for his own personal gain.

Fidelity International has launched two new global equity funds, a Global Smaller Companies Fund and a Global Founders Fund.

Paying for independent school fees is delaying retirement for more than six out of 10 (61%) parents with privately educated children.