The average annuity rate has fallen in the third quarter of 2014 by 2.38%, according to new figures.

The first ever CFP professional of the year has leant her support to the IFP's campaign to significantly bolster its membership in the coming years.

Over a million people have become financially responsible for both younger and older family members according to a study.

The Caribbean Financial Planning Association has been celebrating its seventh anniversary this week.

Axa Wealth has reported its overall funds under management have grown 10 per cent to £27billion in the last 12 months.

The taxman has rubbished a report stating that many retirees will be "clobbered" with a 45% tax next April if they use the new pension reforms to take out some of their funds.

The Financial Conduct Authority has banned an adviser and fined him nearly £300,000 for "reckless" actions and lacking integrity.

A financial advisory firm has brought in a director from Barclays Wealth and his former team to head up a new look national IFA operation.

Paraplanning must continue to move towards being a recognised career with a minimum level of qualification established, a CFP professional and Paraplanning firm co-owner says.

A major campaign to make the public aware of the benefits of Financial Planning is just a month away.