Advised platform assets rose by 9.24% in the second quarter compared to the previous three months, the highest quarterly growth figure since Q2 2020.

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has warned that millions of people are at risk of a retirement shortfall because the UK has failed to join up housing and pension policy.

Nearly 260 Financial Planning professionals have been awarded prestigious Chartered Financial Planner status by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in the first half of 2026.

Savers could be handed their strongest fixed return in years as ISA rates climb to their highest rates since January 2024, according to the latest Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report.

Bath-based Financial Planner and wealth manager Fidelius has appointed Chartered Financial Planner James Martin to its Financial Planning team.

Royal London, Aviva and Quilter were the most recommended personal pensions in the first half, based on adviser recommendations flowing through Defaqto's Financial Planning software system Engage.

The average funds under advice or management for Financial Planning firms has fallen marginally over the past year to £833m (2025: £840m), but it is still considerably higher than the £690m reported in 2024.

Martin Brown, founder and managing partner of national IFA firm Continuum, will retire and step down at the end of August after more than a decade leading the business.

The Treasury plans to launch up to 10 new venture capital funds across the UK to expand access to venture capital beyond London.

Investment platform AJ Bell has launched a new brand identity stressing 'feel good investing' which will be introduced across the firm’s dual-channel platform and AJ Bell Investments in a phased approach from September.