Almost two in five, 39%, of people lack confidence with pension planning, while nearly half, 48%, said they don’t feel confident investing, according to a new study.

Today sees the official launch of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new Targeted Support regime, enabling banks, pension providers and other financial firms that are authorised for Targeted Support to provide financial suggestions designed for groups of consumers.

Apparently it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. This is an old adage but it seems it can now be applied to financial advisers.

Wealth and investment manager W1M has completed its acquisition of Vermeer Partners after receiving regulatory approval.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared SIPP provider Heritage Pensions Limited (FRN 475096) in default three years after the firm went into liquidation.

Financial Planner and wealth manager Tavistock is planning to become an 'industry disruptor' after completing its £6m acquisition of Lifetime Financial Management today in a move it says will help roll out its AI and hybrid advice ambitions.

Investors under the age of 30 drove a 27% increase in the number of Stocks & Shares ISAs opened in the 2024/25 tax year.

Clifton Wealth Partnership has acquired Essex-based Financial Planning firm Cutting & Carter for an undisclosed sum.

Millions of savers could face an unexpected tax bill as the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) marks its 10-year anniversary on Monday, according to a report.

The Financial Ombudsman Service expects to receive complaints related to the FCA’s new Targeted Support regime - which launches on 6 April - in the 2026/27 financial year.