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The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has appointed Steve Gazzard as its interim CEO with immediate effect.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has asked for the regulator's budget to be frozen for three years, so it can provide a cut in real terms.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has agreed to issue further guidance on the treatment of legacy cash rebates as part of its next quarterly consultation paper.

Brewin Dolphin raised £38.6m through its recent share placing, which aimed to create £40m of new capital to fund investment in the business.

The Consulting Consortium (TCC) has acquired compliance provider Swaines.

Financial planning business Informed Choice is overhauling the way it charges clients after admitting it had under-priced the advice element of its offering.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is offering structured continuing professional development (CPD) to advisers through bespoke meetings with its sales managers.

A Berkshire-based IFA is in the process of building an execution-only offering for existing clients with investable assets of £50,000 or less, but who no longer want to engage with the firm's advice process.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking action against at least 16 firms or individuals who it believes are running or promoting investments illegally as collective investment schemes (CISs).

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a new qualification for staff overseeing investment operations functions.