adviser firms

Asset manager Syndicate is to focus "exclusively" on wealth management and has sought shareholder approval to operate under the lead brand of its financial planning offshoot Ashcourt Rowan.

Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) says it is in 'advanced discussions' with a buyer for its IFA business.

A hung parliament will have a detrimental impact on the progress of the RDR and stall the UK's economic recovery, say advisers.