Sue Whitbread
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FCA announces plans to help people get more financial advice for important decisions – plus industry reaction
More people could access financial advice, under proposals set out today by FCA. The FCA is consulting on how to make it…
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Good ‘bedside manner’ is still underrated in financial planning | Clifton’s Markwick
What turns a good financial planner into a great one? With the busy tax year-end period in full swing plus stockmarket volatility…
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Market turbulence: Schroders CIO updates on latest multi-asset positioning views
After a month of significant geopolitical turbulance, a volatile environment is likely to remain, says Patrick Brenner, Chief Investment Officer, Multi-Asset, Schroders…
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Fundment tops Defaqto 2026 Platform Service Ratings in adviser survey
Defaqto has reported today that Fundment has topped a new survey of advisers that informs Defaqto’s 2026 Platform Service Ratings, outperforming more…
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FE fundinfo launches UK CCI solution on its Nexus platform ahead of April 2026 obligations
FE fundinfo has today announced the launch of its Consumer Composite Investments (CCI) solution, supported by AI-driven validation, giving product manufacturers a…
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Insight: Alltrust’s James Floyd highlights why personal savings must shoulder more of retirement burden
As pressure mounts on the sustainability of the State Pension, advisers must help clients confront a growing adequacy gap. In the following…
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Salary sacrifice protections for middle earners overturned by House of Commons in latest move
As advisers will know only too well, Rachel Reeves is proposing to limit the National Insurance saving for employees and employers from…
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Stockmarkets surge and oil plummets as dramatic intervention from Trump offers conflicting narratives
With uncertainty and geopolitical news driving increased market volatility in recent days, today’s early red screens have turned green as markets respond…
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Fresh equity rout as oil rises amid escalation of Iran war threats – Monday market report from Susannah Streeter
Equity markets fall sharply as the war in Iran continues to cause concern about the impact on economies, while Brent Crude oil…
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Millions receiving large cash sums now have greater protection says FSCS
FSCS issues reminder of the value of increased protection to £120,000 as well as for the Temporary High Balance (THB) protection New…

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