Financial Planning industry veteran John Spiers, the founder of BestInvest and EQ Investors, was handed an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours List.

Employee-owned wealth manager and Financial Planner EQ Investors (EQI) has decided to remain independent after rejecting overtures from potential strategic partners.

Employee-owned wealth manager and Financial Planner EQ Investors (EQI) is considering significant changes to its ownership which could include sale to a larger business.