The Financial Conduct Authority has fined financial data provider Equifax Ltd £11.164m for cyber-security failures which exposed the records of 13.8 consumers. The watchdog said Equifax failed to, “manage and monitor” the security of UK consumer data outsourced to its US parent company. Because of the failures hackers were able to access the personal data […]

Around one-fifth of Americans identify as Hispanic. Experts shared tips on how advisors can engage with their growing pool of wealth.

Firms and industry groups warn that the regulator’s proposal for reining in robo-advisors and sophisticated investing algorithms would step on their fiduciary duties and Regulation Best Interest.

Former England World Cup rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson has joined fast-growing national Chartered Financial Planning firm Attivo as a ‘lifestyle ambassador.’ He will coach the Attivo team on how to have the best and most open conversations with clients. He will also share video content with Attivo clients to help them explore what matters most […]

The CEO of the 10-year-old hybrid RIA sees opportunity ahead to scoop up smaller practices in a tougher environment for buyers.

The popularity of ESG investing is declining according to the annual ESG Attitudes Tracker from the Association of Investment Companies. However a majority of private investors (53%) still say they consider ESG factors when investing. But that is a notable fall from the 65% of investors who said they considered ESG when investing in 2021 […]

Conferences and in-person events have become more important in these post-pandemic times and this week’s CISI Annual Financial Planning Conference was no exception. More than 300 people, including me, attended the event held in the picturesque Wotton House hotel and conference centre near Dorking in leafy Surrey. Everyone seemed very busy and pleased to be there. […]

London is among the worst UK regions for predicted post-retirement financial struggle, a new study by Scottish Widows has predicted, writes Emily Berry. According to the study, nearly four in 10 retirees in London, Scotland, the North East and East of England will struggle to meet minimum living costs in retirement. The study suggests 39% […]

Financial Planning software provider Dynamic Planner has developed an integration with Curo from Time4Advice. The integration will enable advisers to move client data and reports between Curo and Dynamic Planner. Dynamic Planner said the integration will remove room for error as well as making it easier for advisers to provide clients with the information they […]

LPL’s employee channel has proved popular since its 2019 launch, and recently announced its first $1B team. Here’s how that move happened and where Linsco goes from here.