London-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Capital Asset Management has appoint a new head of operations from Aberdeen Standard Capital.

Clients taking out a new VitalityInvest ISA, Junior ISA or Retirement Plan by 5 April will have their first year’s product charges refunded after 12 months.

Law firm Clifford Chance has unveiled SMCR Manager, a digital tool which will support the forthcoming SMCR compliance regime for firms FCA-regulated firms.

Pension transfer values as measured by a major provider increased by nearly £5,000 during February before dropping sharply to end unchanged over the month. 

Chartered Financial Planner firm Belmayne has warned local investors near its base in Yorkshire to be on their guard to the danger of unregulated investments and scams following the collapse of £236m fund London Capital and Finance (LCF).

Saga, the provider of services to older people, has warned that £3.2bn may have been cashed out of pension pots without any financial advice following the Pension Freedoms.

Female representation in financial firms is beginning to rise as the Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter begins to have an impact.

Many platform providers and experts have welcomed the FCA’s potential ban on platform exit fees but some have warned that a level playing field is needed to ensure platforms are not disadvantaged.

Financial Planner David Woan has joined the growing team at Dorset-based IFA Wilcox Young, marking the firm’s second new hire this year so far.

Platform exit fees could be axed by the Financial Conduct Authority to improve competition and make it easier for investors to switch platform.