In what now seems to be a positive climate for financial advisers, almost half see low interest rates as their biggest opportunity, according to the latest Aviva barometer.
The government has launched a consultation on allowing the transfer of existing savings from Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts into Junior ISAs (JISAs).
Royal London has reported assets under administration on its Ascentric wrap platform have risen 16% to nearly £6bn, in what the company said is the wrap's "best ever quarter".
The head of Lloyds Banking Group has expressed his concerns the "best and the brightest" students do not see banking as a credible career following a string of scandals.
IFA acquirer, Bellpenny, has completed a client bank and funds under management acquisition of Price Bailey Financial Planning, the IFA arm of Price Bailey Chartered Accountants.
Wealth management firm, Towry, has posted pre-tax profit of £9.4m for full-year 2012 up from £8.3m in 2011.
Sir Winfried Bischoff, chairman of Lloyds Banking Group after taking over during the financial crisis, is to retire from the group later this month.