Two former finance firm directors whose “dishonesty and false representations” led to consumers losing about £33 million have been completely banned from working in financial services.

The CISI is to waive joining fees for members of another professional body after striking a partnership deal.

A chief executive who spearheaded 400% growth in new business at Scottish Friendly is to leave after 11 years in the role.

An overhaul of IFA business models is in the pipeline, advisers have suggested, with the advent of new EU rules looming.

Mark Dampier, head of investment research at Hargreaves Landsdown, gives his take on the world of investments with a key global event – the US Presidential Election – in the final throes.

The post-freedoms pension fraud spike was “worse than previously feared”, new analysis indicates.

A club founded by the family of one of England’s greatest ever cricketers – W.G Grace – will host the first ever Powwow for Paraplanners in South Wales and the west of England.

The average withdrawal per person from pensions since the freedoms were launched has fallen to under £10,000.

The FCA is asking Financial Planners, Paraplanners, advisers and other financial services professionals: What is our mission?

A Financial Planner has suggested new FCA rules around taping clients’ calls could undermine trust and might harm the reputation of the Financial Planning.