The FCA has today published multi-firm review findings indicating the MiFID II research unbundling rules have improved asset managers’ accountability over costs, saving millions for investors.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted unanimously to hold the bank’s base rate at 0.75%.

AJ Bell has appointed Rachel Vahey to the role of senior technical consultant.

Legal & General’s Retail Retirement division has signed a new introducer agreement with Prudential. 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has appointed Alison Rose as executive director and chief executive officer.

The FCA has today announced that Sheree Howard has been appointed as executive director of risk and compliance oversight (R&CO).

Punter Southall Aspire is helping students improve their financial wellbeing by sponsoring a new publication for them. It is also helping to address money issues for prisoners and homeless people.

Wealth manager Charles Stanley has appointed Louise Fletcher as head of middle office. 

The CII has backed a report by the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation stating the profession must engage with the public to reach a consensus on what constitutes a responsible use of AI and data.

Sanlam UK, part of the international financial services group Sanlam Limited, has completed the acquisition of the Thesis Asset Management.