Nearly half (47%) of advisers think it is likely a platform could fail financially in the next three years, according to the latest Scottish Widows Investor Confidence Barometer.

Major issues continue to plague the DWP’s pension transfer regulations three years after they were implemented, new Freedom of Information data has revealed.

More than a third of advice firms believe there has been no progress towards the Consumer Duty’s products and services outcome.

Mutual provider and insurer Royal London has launched a joint life second death life cover option to help clients with their estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation.

Wealth manager Tavistock today reported an operational loss after a turbulent last six months, during which time the firm quarrelled with former investment partner Titan Wealth and sold its advice business.

Older people are less prepared for retirement shocks such as ill-health, relationship woes or urgent financial support needs from their wider family, according to new research.

Advised clients are moving their money away from cash and back towards equities as interest rates subside, according to a new survey of financial advisers.

Eight in 10 financial advisers (79%) are unhappy with the measured announced in the Budget, according to a survey.

Quilter Financial Planning has added five new Appointed Representative firms to its advice network.

Higher earners in Scotland will see a freeze on their income tax thresholds for the 2025/26 tax year at the same time as lower earners were given a 3.5% threshold increase in yesterday’s Scottish Budget.