New figures from HMRC have revealed that pensions lifetime allowance (LTA) penalty charges added a record £516m to the Treasury’s coffers in 2022-23, the last full year before it was abolished in April this year.

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The FCA is to expand its £1.35bn Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) to include unclaimed client money and investment assets.

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The FCA has agreed to correct an error on its Register of authorised individuals after a complaint was upheld by the Complaints Commissioner.

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Over four in five retired annuity holders who would likely qualify for an enhanced annuity do not currently have one, according to new research.

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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 8-1 to hold the base rate at 5% in a widely expected decision.

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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 5-4 to cut the bank base rate by 0.25 percentage points (0.25%) to 5% - the first cut in over four years.

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Net new business for the wealth management arm of asset manager Schroders grew by 7% (£3.7bn) over the six months ended 30 June.

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Almost two in three (64%) of current Premium Bond holders have never won a prize, according to new analysis.

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One in five under-40s will be dragged into paying higher or additional rate tax by the 2027/28 tax year as a result of frozen income tax thresholds, according to a new report.

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Wealth manager and professional services provider Evelyn Partners is to acquire three offices and 150 staff from Northern accountancy firm Haines Watts.

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