Six in 10 financial advisers reported an unexpected increase in client numbers last year despite the pandemic restrictions causing major upheaval.

The FSCS has cut its latest levy forecast by £206m from £1.04bn to £833m but the body has warned that the levy on advisers is unlikely to change.

Wealth manager and Financial Planner Quilter is partnering with mental health support company Spill to offer free online talks to its advisers.

XPS Self Invested Pensions is to waive its property purchase fee for property purchases for new SIPP and SSAS clients.