As Consumer Duty nears its third anniversary, it's an opportune time to reflect on the mark it has left on the financial advice market. Every year, our Financial Adviser Business ...

Alison Gay explores two reports from the FCA released to mark the third birthday of Consumer ...

As we mark three years since the introduction of Consumer Duty, the industry has learned a great deal about the regime through post-implementation work and regulatory engagement. Examples that come to ...

Annuity rates have reached an 18 year high in July, with the average rate for a healthy 65-year-old reaching 7.75%, according ...

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive ...

When it was first introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority three years ago, Consumer Duty represented one of the biggest changes to financial regulation in a generation. It a ...

Advisers are increasingly spending time showing value delivered to clients but face provider data gaps, according to Fintel ...

In 2023 to 2024, £7.03bn was paid in inheritance tax (IHT), according to HMRC's Annual Inheritance Tax liability statistics ...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has publicly censured Equity for Growth (Securities) (EFG) for approving misleading ...

The Platforms Association (TPA) has acquired the UK Platform Awards (UKPA) from CWC Consulting and its founder, Clive Waller.

Many technology providers overstate the depth of their integrations, which can mean that they are not always equal, according ...

Advisory firm managing director Andy Wealthall looks at annual suitability reviews and says the profession needs to 'tread carefully' after the latest regulatory intervention on the topic ...