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Around three quarters of IFAs plan to stay independent despite a tougher stance from the regulator on the definition of independent advice, according to an industry survey.

Advisers who embrace young clients despite their lack of wealth are building the foundation for a more valuable business, Lighthouse chief executive Malcom Streatfield has said.

Compliance which adds little to the client experience except an extra layer of cost is on the regulator's radar as an area of concern it is investigating, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) technical specialist Rory Percival has said.

Former Prudential chief executive Nick Prettejohn has joined Lloyds Banking Group as a non-executive director and chairman of Scottish Widows.

Are fears of another tech bubble justified?

Adviser support services group SimplyBiz has acquired estate planning and will writing business APS Legal & Associates and its subsidiaries Simply Legal & Associates and Assured Probate Services.

Just how big is the apparent threat to trail commission?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed former chief executive of the Competition Commission (CC) David Saunders as a senior adviser on competition.

Add to basket: What if Amazon entered financial services?

How the industry distinguishes between 'advice' and 'guidance' is at odds with how the public perceives financial services, argues Personal Finance Society (PFS) chief executive Keith Richards.