What made financial headlines over the weekend?
New rules for consumers missing out on best deals
Investors are getting dismal interest rates when they hold cash on the UK's biggest advised platforms, with some actually making a loss after fees, an investigation by Professional Adviser has found.
Competition in the £700bn cash savings market often does not work well for consumers, particularly those with long-standing accounts, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found, as it reveals plans to overhaul how the industry works.
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The amount of private wealth held by households rose by 14% last year, fuelled by rising stock markets, analysis has found.
Growing adviser confidence in market performance and increased consumer desire for long-term financial planning are expected to bring beta back into client portfolios in the coming years, a BlackRock survey has suggested.