Mergers and acquisitions among asset managers and DFM providers could provide some unexpected headaches for Financial Planners in 2022.

Novia Financial, the £9bn adviser platform, has appointed Lynzi Harrison as chief operating officer, completing the reshuffle of its executive team.

Two thirds (64%) of savers are concerned about the impact that inflation will have on their personal finances, according to a new report.

Quilter Financial Advisers has appointed former Brooks Madonald financial advice lead Adrian Keane-Munday as its national sales director.

From 24 January the new authorisation fee structure from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will see Financial Planning firms pay a standard authorisation fee of £2,500.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has increased its running costs budget forecast for 2022/23 to £95.5m.

The Financial Planning market can expect to see increased interest in acquisitions from private equity firms in the first half of 2022, according to Tilney Smith & Williamson.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has told clients of failed SIPP provider Forthplus Pensions to bring claims against their financial advisers.

One fifth (22%) of women consider themselves worse off financially compared to a year ago due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.

Investment management and Financial Planning group Rathbones has increased funds under management and administration (FUMA) by 25%, according to the first trading update since the completion of its acquisition of Saunderson House.