Initial rebrand an ‘expensive and confusing’ marketing mistake, advisers say

To ‘strengthen capabilities’ for insurance and investments clients

7IM-owned wealth firm snaps up Johnston Carmicheal Wealth

Target market an expected focus as propositions have ‘questions to answer’

FCA also starts criminal proceedings against firm's business operations manager

Including former WIFA Role Model of the Year Kate Gannon

Regulator finds 10% of sampled firms may not have adequate cover in place

Provider’s platform net flows up by 104% to £4.3bn

Top five adviser platforms accounted for 129% of annual net flows

Regulator recognises the sector has been ‘growing at pace’