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FCA unveils five-year strategy; proposes streamlining of rulebook

By Jack Gray

26/3/25

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched its five-year strategy and outlined the next steps in its Consumer Duty rule review

Wealth managers expecting strong growth as focus on AI and private assets intensifies

Wealth managers are expecting continued strong growth this year, with firms forecasting an average increase in assets under management (AUM) of 13.7 per cent, according to Natixis Investment Managers (IM)

PIMFA WealthTech and Morningstar launch AI tech sprint

PIMFA WealthTech and Morningstar have partnered to launch a competition for fintech firms, seeking to explore how wealth management and financial advice companies can leverage AI to enhance operational efficiency

Quilter Cheviot launches new client app and portal

Quilter Cheviot has launched a new client app and portal to support clients in keeping track of their investments

Howden agrees acquisition of Barnett Waddingham

Insurance and employee benefits intermediary group Howden has agreed to acquire UK professional services consultancy firm Barnett Waddingham for an undisclosed amount

Elston Consulting launches direct gilts research service and MPS for advisers

Elston Consulting has launched a direct gilts research service for financial advisers looking to make individual gilts recommendations

Advisers concerned about IHT changes; half of clients affected by reforms

Nearly three quarters (71 per cent) of financial advisers are concerned about pensions being brought into scope of inheritance tax (IHT) from 2027, research from Quilter has found