Some Financial Planning firms have failed to inspect and take on board the detail of rules surrounding disclosure of services and charging, delegates were told today. Read more ...

The Financial Conduct Authority has punished Deutsche Bank with a £227 million fine, its largest ever for LIBOR and EURIBOR-related misconduct, and part of total fines of over £1 billion imposed by UK and US regulators.

Nearly half of savers looking to plan their retirement prefer the idea of face to face advice rather than a digital solution, research by an IFP corporate member suggested.

A complaints investigation and handling service for financial advisers has been launched.

New research looking at the key factors which make IFP Accredited Financial Planning Firms stand out will be revealed tomorrow. Read more ...

Merrill Lynch International has escaped a fine of nearly £19m but must still pay up a record penalty of over £13m due to transaction reporting failures. Read more ...

It is "probable" that inflation will turn negative in the coming months, the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has said. Read more ...

FE Trustnet will launch what it has described as "the most extensive rating system of index trackers funds in the retail industry" tomorrow.

IFP chief executive Nick Cann has spoken of the "personal challenge" ahead as he undertakes a 100 mile cycle ride.

Political parties have been outlining what they will do if they win power in May's General Election. Read more ...