A wrap platform has launched an online best practice programme aimed at advisers.

A probe examining asset management firms showed most failed to have fully comprehensive practices and procedures to control the risk of market abuse.

The Institute of Directors has called for a probe into the fund management industry, saying the FCA should make this its priority.

Pension modelling tools are misleading and creating a "minefield for the average person", researchers have said.

Not content with recently completing one of the toughest challenges on earth, a Financial Planner is setting out to take on a 26 mile cross country ski race next month.

Any period of deflation could pose a significant financial risk to pension schemes, a pensions firm is warning, after rates hit a record low yesterday.

As April looms and the pension reforms get set to take effect, less than a third of 40 to 70 year olds have spoken to anyone at all about the changes, research suggests.

The inflation rate dropped even further last month, taking it to the lowest level since records began, at just 0.3%.
December's figure of 0.5% had been the joint lowest since CPI was measured but it fell another 0.2% in January.

A leading fund ratings and research group has created a guide to platforms, as it urged advisers to carry out regular and thorough due diligence.

Today's record low inflation rate "still won't get you a sausage", says the head of a website which analyses and compares the best savings accounts.