The FCA has halted regulated business at a Northern Ireland financial adviser by revoking its Part 4A permissions.

The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed industry veteran Brian Caruth as interim Vice President for its 55 local institutes.

Nottingham-based Financial Planner Wren Sterling has expanded into Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Ralston Bennett Financial Planning and Aspects Financial.

SIPP provider and wealth manager Mattioli Woods has acquired Northern Ireland Financial Planner Doherty Pension & Investment Consultancy for £15.048m.