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The formats of both the annual Budget and Autumn Statement must evolve to focus on tax and spending decisions rather than political "vote chasing", the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has said.

An advisory firm which attempted to spearhead an IFA-led judicial review into the fairness of an Arch Cru compensation offer has been declared in default.

Brooks Macdonald has reported a 16% increase in interim pre-tax profit as assets under management near the £6bn mark.

IFG group - parent company to independent wealth managers Saunderson House and self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider James Hay - has sold its IFA arm for £9.1m.

The Co-operative group said it has accepted Euan Sutherland's resignation as chief executive, and that chief financial officer Richard Pennycook will act as interim boss.

Readers of Professional Adviser and IFAonline.co.uk have helped raise more than £8,000 for the Stroke Association, a charity that is supporting Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) chief executive Nick Cann in his recovery from a stroke.

Keith Richards on the little-known meeting that might just bring trust back

Incisive Media editorial director Lawrence Gosling asks: Are we wasting our time trying to simplify fund costs?

New Model Business Academy chief executive Lee Travis on being invited to No 10 to talk about the importance of apprentices in financial services.

How much can you remember from the past seven days in financial services?