The IFP is urging more consumers to talk to Financial Planning firms about the ways they can combat the financial risks posed by rising retirement ages.

The latest forecast from economic think-tank Ernst & Young Item Club has forecast GDP to be a ‘dismal’ 0.4 per cent in 2012.

Cazenove Capital will be holding a series of Q&A roadshows for advisers around the UK next month.

Financial adviser Martin Bamford CFP^CM has developed an action group to campaign for fairer Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding.

The Co-operative Bank has launched its own online banking service for businesses managing client money.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership is cutting 23 jobs from its equity team.

Financial advisers are expecting a surge in business from retirees as economic circumstances mean financial plans are requiring changes, according to MetLife.

Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management has appointed Toni Meadows as its chief investment officer.

Institute of Financial Planning sponsor Hornbuckle Mitchell has appointed Alex Footman as its new marketing manager.

Defaqto has forecast outsourcing is becoming an attractive proposition for advisers following research that 42 per cent of platform users already outsource their investment process.