NS&I has held exploratory talks with a number of investment and wrap platforms used by Financial Planners with a view to client investments being managed this way.

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has revamped its investment company sectors following an industry-wide consultation.

Chartered Financial Planning firms Fairstone has acquired Leicester-based IFA Brett & Randall Financial Services.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has apologised to potentially misled clients of the failed London Capital and Finance (LCF) mini-bond.

Bankhall and PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), have bolstered their support for directly authorised firms with the appointment of an advisory relationships director.

A House of Lords committee has backed proposals for Intergenerational Impact Assessments (IIAs).

NS&I has unveiled a long-awaited new online service for financial advice firms allowing them to see for the first time a client’s full NS&I holdings when they want.

A South West-based Financial Planning and accountancy firm has promoted two new partners.

A Northern Ireland Financial Planning firm has launched a series of videos coincide with the run-up to the Young Leaders NI Annual Conference.

Wealth planner and investment management firm Brown Shipley has made a new senior appointment in London.