The Association of British Insurers has revealed that a near doubling of Covid payouts was a major factor in the record £6.8b in payouts on insurance claims in 2021.

The annual Paraplanner Big Day Out - the annual conference organised by the Paraplanners Assembly support group - is to return after a gap of three years.

Wealth manager St James's Place today reported record first quarter net inflows of £2.91bn (£2.90bn in Q1 202) and strong annual growth in funds under management of £151.25bn (up £15.79bn on Q1 2021).

All clients considering taking out an equity release plan are now required to have at least one face-to-face meeting in person with a solicitor before going ahead.