Regions
Ascot Lloyd signs deal with BlackRock for £2.8bn investment arm
The deal is the latest in a string of asset managers securing exclusive partnerships with large UK advice firms
CII awards chartered status to 11 firms in H1 2026
The latest wave of accreditations comes as the professional body begins a phased rollout of stricter rules for the gold-standard designation
FCA reporting overhaul to save financial firms £100m a year
The reforms are designed to reduce duplicative and low-value reporting while maintaining data quality
Pensions annual allowance breaches jump 22%
The total value of contributions reported above the allowance also increased by a sizeable 33%
HSBC sells Singapore insurance arm to Allianz
Ties in with 15-year distribution partnership