Charity leaders expect their investment risk appetite to increase in the next two years with four fifths - 81% - agreeing that is the case, although many fear a market correction.

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment has appointed Chartered Financial Planner Steven McBurnie as the new chair of its Paraplanner Interest Group (PPIG).

Fast-growing international Financial Planning firm Hoxton Wealth has added Jordan Maxwell as a Financial Planner in its UK team.

Women over 55 will receive nearly £6,000 less in pension income annually than men while spending £1,200 more than their expected pension income each year in retirement.

Ian Darby, executive chairman of acquisitive national Financial Planning The Wren Sterling Group, retired from the business at the end of 2024 although he will remain a significant shareholder.

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting announced today an independent commission into social care costs and reforms, including more funding for elderly and disabled people to make home improvements.

Pension trustees have been urged to act ahead of the looming Pensions Dashboard staging dates to avoid unnecessary costs, protect member benefits and ensure a smooth transition.

Four out of five financial services customers are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about tax increases being imposed by the new Labour government, according to a new survey.

Financial advisers believe investment markets will be more volatile this year, driven by uncertainty over inflation and Bank of England interest rate decisions.

Financial services industry giant Ken Davy has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours List.