A fintech firm has launched what it claims is the UK’s first “free and independent Financial Planning app for freelancers and self-employed people.”

Financial Planner and wealth manager Quilter has said the decision by the Conservative Government to extend civil partnerships to heterosexual couples was “a no-brainer.”

As part of Financial Planning Week, which kicked off yesterday, UK consumers are being offered free personal Financial Planning sessions worth up to £500 with the theme to “make dreams happen.”

Wealth management firm EQ Investors has released a new impact investment report which revealed Positive Impact Portfolios delivered “long-lasting social and environmental benefits, alongside an attractive financial return.”

PIMFA, which represents around 1,000 UK wealth managers and and financial advisers, has welcomed the FCA’s decision to further investigate industry concerns about the operation of the PRIIPs regime since its implementation in January.

The Financial Conduct Authority has today published final rules and guidance from its consultation on improving the quality of pension transfer advice.

Financial Planning and wealth management firm Quilter has announced a number of changes to its executive committee.

Advisers risk losing clients if they fail to acknowledge and factor in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) preferences, according to an asset management firm.

Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey’s recent backing for the pensions dashboard, in her speech at the Conservative Party Conference this week, brought relief to the profession.

Brexit uncertainty is “biting hard” on banks and investment managers with optimism in the financial services sector falling sharply in the quarter to September.