I don’t think I was the only one a little surprised by the Chancellor’s decision this week to order a significant review of at least part of the Consumer Duty, which was only fully introduced in 2023.

Hargreaves Lansdown has removed the Schroder Income fund from its Wealth Shortlist because of changes to the fund management team.

A Canterbury University student who sold more than a thousand phishing kits - used by scammers to defraud victims of more than £100m - has been jailed for seven years.

Jupiter Fund Management saw assets under management rise by 4%, climbing £1.8bn to £47.1bn in the first six months of the year.

Rathbones is to launch a new ‘true active’ model portfolio service range as the first in a series of new offerings following its merger with Investec Wealth & Investment.

Financial Planning firms are reporting year on year growth in average client portfolio size and their firm's AUM, according to Financial Planning Today's annual survey of the profession.

The number of pension transfers has risen to its highest level since August 2023, indicating that they may be regaining popularity.

The LIBF professional body is changing the way is assesses its Advanced Diploma in Financial Advice to move it towards more practical elements.

Half (48%) of financial advisers expect the more relaxed regulatory framework brought about by Targeted Support to be an opportunity to attract new clients in the next 18 months, according to a new report.

Argentex LLP, a forex firm which also offered wealth management services, has entered special administration this week.