The financial services sector has seen a sharp fall in optimism since Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget in October, according to the latest quarterly CBI Financial Services Survey.

Wealth manager and investment firm Titan Wealth has appointed Scott Hamilton as its new head of sales.

Philip Chandler has been appointed chief investment officer (CIO) of Schroder Investment Solutions, while also maintaining his current position of head of UK multi-asset at the asset manager.

The Treasury Committee has launched a review into the future of the Lifetime ISA.

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned several advertisements for investment platform Wahed Invest which showed banknotes on fire.

Acquisitive Financial Planning and wealth management firm Foster Denovo has acquired Glasgow-based IFA Verum Wealth.

Savers are throwing away more than £15bn in interest a year, according to new data.

UK investment manager Baillie Gifford has urged shareholders to fight off a takeover attempt of three of its investment trusts by US hedge fund Saba Capital Management.

Nottingham Financial Planning firm Barkestone Wealth (FRN 507226) has had its permissions revoked by the FCA.

Close Brothers group chief executive Adrian Sainsbury has stepped down from his position to focus on his health, with effect from 6 January.