The Retirement Cafe has marked its 100th episode, with founder Justin King of MFP Wealth Management helping more people plan for retirement via the medium of podcast.

The acquisition of Talbot and Muir by fellow SIPP provider Curtis Banks has satisfied its pre-conditions, including approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.

Ex-Pensions Minister and pensions campaigner Baroness Ros Altmann has called on the Government to consider allowing early access to the State Pension for those who need it, saying it is an issue of "social justice."

Investment platform and SIPP provider 7IM has acquired London-based Financial Planning firm Partners Wealth Management.

The number of complaints dealt with by the Financial Ombudsman Scheme has fallen to its lowest level for at least 7 years.