Proposed rules which would see tens of thousands of low earners lose the right to register a Lasting (LPA) or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) for free will be finalised next month.

IFP President Marlene Shalton tells Scott Sinclair about financial planning, awkward clients and why she couldn't stick her first job in advice...

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has completed its investigations into three investment frauds which lost hundreds of investors millions of pounds following a decision at Harrow Crown Court last week.

Royal London, owner of Bright Grey, said disruption caused by its takeover of Scottish Provident three years ago had hit service levels following criticism from advisers.

Sterling has dropped against the dollar after the latest MPC minutes revealed no calls for a rate hike and opened the door to further QE.

Suvan de Soysa, the managing director of Bluefin Wealth Management who oversaw a restructuring of the business, has left the company.

Adviser services provider SimplyBiz has acquired SIFA, a support organisation for independent advisers who work with solicitors and accountants, for an undisclosed sum.

Aegon today confirmed the sale of its UK-based life and pensions business Guardian to European private equity group Cinven, for a total cash consideration of £275m.

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) generated zero operating profits in the first six months of the year as the company invested in technology and RDR transition.

An action group has called on the government to suspend income tax on savings interest due to what it said was a "deteriorating" climate for savers.