A former senior official at the Pensions Regulator has called for members of DB pension schemes to benefit from the same flexibility as those with DC schemes have.

Spending on new technology is the biggest driver of increased investment by adviser firms ahead of the implementation of Consumer Duty coming into effect from the end of July.

SIPP provider Curtis Banks has launched a new tree planning initiative that will see more than 38,000 trees planted during 2023.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has launched an investigation into Newport-based Niche Independent Financial Advisers Ltd (FRN: 472635).

Sales of annuities surged more than a fifth during the first three months of the year to reach their highest level for eight years.