The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued rulings against five unregulated precious metal investment firms today over misleading online adverts.

Chartered Financial Planning firm Fairstone has opened a major new hub in Cardiff as it expands its presence in Wales.

Ex-fund manager Neil Woodford’s investment information platform W4.0 has rejected the FCA’s criticism of its service as offering regulated advice and says it will continue to develop the platform despite facing an injunction from the FCA.

Fintel, owner of threesixty and Simplybiz, said that from August all advice firm customers will receive access to AI-powered file checks across every advice case, with human checks built in as standard.

Under 40s should be allowed to draw down a year’s worth of state pension now, to help ease acute financial anxiety.

Wealth manager and SIPP provider Mattioli Woods has announced the integration of Kingswood Group under a unified Mattioli Woods brand, following the two firms’ merger last year.

Adviser network Validpath has added £300m AUM Devon-based adviser Manning & Company to its network and IFA community. 

Discretionary Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) assets have hit £208bn after strong growth of 32% year on year, according to NextWealth’s latest MPS Asset Update report.

The FCA has taken action against ex-fund manager Neil Woodford and W4.0, Mr Woodford's financial information website, for operating without authorisation.

Targeted support could boost the number of savers and investors seeking regulated financial advice, reckons Plymouth Financial Planner Continuum.