With small financial advice firms vulnerable to key person risk, there can be a tangible monetary cost to a practice’s value if the owner dies suddenly.

A risk-averse nature by licensees to alternative funds is prompting advisers to opt to carry out the investment selection themselves.

The platform race is “ours to lose”, says HUB24’s chief executive Andrew Alcock, as it reports a 62 per cent rise in annual platform net inflows in FY24.

An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas in financial services may now be warranted.

A former strategy manager at suspended financial services business BBY has been sentenced for aiding and abetting dishonest conduct.

The difference between a Record of Advice and Statement of Advice is the crux of the FSCP’s latest determination against a relevant provider.

Private equity represents a vital cog in any economy and these funds can unlock considerable value in private companies and lead to strong investment returns, writes Tony Davidow.