Financial advisers are increasingly dissatisfied with the service they receive from platforms despite placing more business with them.

Quilter has today announced the acquisition of national Financial Planning business Charles Derby.

National Financial Planning and wealth management group Perspective Financial has today announced the acquisition of North West-based IFA practice, Investment Principles Ltd.

Tech start-up firm DeadHappy has launched what it calls the UK’s first fully digital pay-as-you-go life insurance.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has authorised the first master trust as part of new laws to implement tougher standards in the market.

Preston-based Ludlow Wealth Management Group is growing its presence in Edinburgh with a new hire.

Tilney has partnered with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) to support its award-winning work with people living with dementia.

Schroders and Lloyds Banking Group have confirmed their new joint venture Financial Planning business will be called Schroders Personal Wealth and will launch in June, subject to regulatory approval.

Sainsbury’s Bank has joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI) as an associate member.

Carla Brown has been named ‘Best Financial Planner’ at the latest EIS Awards.