The first quarter of 2022 saw a significant shift in investment company buys by advisers with commodities soaring in popularity as markets around the world were rocked.

Wealth management trade body PIMFA has welcomed news that the FCA will ban regulated firms ‘phoenixing’ into Claims Management Companies from 7 July.

The Personal Finance Society has published new guidance for Financial Planners on how to engage with clients approaching later life and how to discuss care options in good time. 

More than half (53%) of High Net Worth individuals say they have been victims of a financial scam - a 10% rise in just six months.

Nearly 3 in 10 consumers (29%) say that they would avoid taking financial advice because it is too expensive.

Financial provider LV= has appointed ex-Lloyds bank executive Simon Moore as its new chairman.

Financial Planner and accountancy firm Old Mill has acquired Ilminster-based financial outsourcing firm Brook Financial as part of a long term drive to expand in the South West.

Fund manager Vanguard has today launched two model portfolio ranges called Vanguard LifeStrategy MPS Classic and Vanguard LifeStrategy MPS Global with ‘all-in’ costs between 0.21% and 0.33%.

The CEO of The Pensions Regulator, Charles Counsell, is to step down in 2023 after deciding not to seek a second term.

Expanding Manchester-based firm Pareto Financial Planning has reported turnover up by 22% over the past year and total assets under management topping £1 billion for the first time.