The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed plans to raise its annual fee charged to its Financial Planning firm segment by 8.9% for 2023/24.

Leicester-based WBR Group, a provider of SSASs and tax advice, has acquired Wimbledon-based Bespoke Corporate Pensions Limited (BCPL) for an undisclosed sum.

A new survey suggests that millions are deferring major life decisions such as retirement due to soaring living costs.

The Financial Ombudsman Service is to freeze its individual case fee at £750 for a third year as its strives to reduce the financial strain of its services on regulated firms.

The UK’s key financial regulators, the FCA, PRA and Treasury have today launched a sweeping review of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR).

Imminent cuts to CGT and dividend tax allowances could increase the attraction of SIPPs and ISAs because of the tax sheltering benefits they offer, a major platform has predicted.