Accountancy professional body ICAEW has partnered with technology firm RQ to launch an online platform enabling Chartered Accountants and Financial Planners to refer clients.

Support services provider The Verve Group has launched a new back-office dashboard.

Fintech and support services firm Fintel, the owner of SimplyBiz and Defaqto, has acquired digital knowledge and competence management system Competent Adviser.

The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans to regulate financial firms which use AI (artificial intelligence) and financial technology companies.