Only 69% of financial advisers have confidence in the future of the advice market despite rising client satisfaction levels, according to a new report.

LV= and Embark Group have teamed up to launch a service enabling advisers to trade the LV= Smoothed Managed Investment Fund range on Embark’s platform.

Lloyds Banking Group has completed its acquisition of retirement and wealth management firm Embark Group and shared plans for the launch of an Embark direct-to-consumer investment service.

Lloyds Banking Group is to acquire fast-growing retirement and wealth management company Embark Group.