The FCA's controversial open-ended property fund changes could be a sensible move long term, according to Cedric Bucher, CEO of property firm Hearthstone Investments.

The ABI has given a muted welcome to plans by Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP, announced at the weekend, to give DC pension scheme members a condensed pension annual statement of no more than two pages.

The CISI has appointed four new board members including executives from Brewin Dolphin, Barclays Wealth and Rathbone.

The Financial Planning community can expect to see more acquisitions soon from Independent Wealth Planners, chief executive David Inglesfield has told Financial Planning Today magazine's latest issue.

Over half (53%) of 45-64-year-olds have never calculated when they can afford to retire, according to new research.

Financial Planning firm MAC Financial has acquired the business of Island Financial Solutions (IFS).

Millions of public sector workers may need financial advice to guide them through their pension options as the Government decides how to respond to the McCloud judgment on age discrimination.

Many pension savers who think they have received regulated financial advice before accessing a pension have not, according to a new report.

Over three quarters (85%) of retired people over 50 think they retired too early, according to a new survey.

Wealth management and Financial Planning group Charles Stanley has reported a 6.8% reduction in group revenue for the second quarter of its financial year but the Financial Planning division grew in the first half of its financial year.