During these unprecedented times the number of ‘vulnerable clients’ is likely to increase due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, emotional or family issues, and a change in health.

More than two thirds of financial advisers expect business to return to usual within three months, according to a new survey.

The Financial Ombudsman Service saw a sharp drop in complaints over the past year, down nearly 117,000 to 271,468 in 2019/20, according to its annual complaints data published today.

The vast majority of retail investors stayed invested during the pandemic with just 2% pulling out, according to a survey by a retail investment platform.