Royal London confirmed this morning that it was in “exploratory” takeover talks with rival mutual LV=.

New FCA data has revealed that misleading financial promotions by authorised firms more than doubled from 207 in 2020 to 564 in 2021.

SIPP provider Curtis Banks has appointed Jessica Tiley as manager of its expanding small self administered schemes business.

SIPP provider Corporate & Professional Pensions Limited has entered into administration following a number of complaints upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service on pension transfers.

Lloyds Banking Group has completed its acquisition of retirement and wealth management firm Embark Group.