Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will today promise “evolutionary not revolutionary” pension reforms to unlock capital for high-growth businesses and boost outcomes for pension savers.

The Financial Conduct Authority has cancelled regulatory permissions for Bradford-based financial advisers Gateway Financial Solutions Limited (GFSL).

M&G Wealth Advice has recruited appointed Matthew Ings FPFS from wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) to lead its adviser academy.

South West Financial Planner and accountancy firm Old Mill has appointed Adil Taha as its first chief operating officer to expediate growth at the business and develop its operational infrastructure.

The FCA has warned cryptoasset promoters they could face up to two years in prison and unlimited firms if they do not comply with new rules on the marketing of crypto which - it has confirmed -will begin on 8 October.

Liontrust shareholders have voted in favour of the takeover of Swiss rival GAM to form a £53bn AUM fund manager.

Sales of Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) bounced back in 2022 to reach nearly 900,000 new plans arranged - the highest level since 2018.

The Quilter Foundation, the charity arm of wealth manager Quilter, is partnering with social mobility charity The Brokerage to help more young people from socially-disadvantaged background find jobs in Financial Planning and the City.

Former Sesame Bankhall Group CEO Michele Golunska has joined the board of mortgage broker Tembo as a non-executive director.

Government Bonds were the top selling sector for fund sales in May, with net retail sales of £658m.