The Financial Conduct Authority has banned Ashkan Zahedian from working in financial services following his conviction for serious violent offences which took place while he was an approved individual.

The latest regulated advice market data from the FCA reveals how private equity money has begun to reshape the Financial Planning sector as bigger firms become more prominent.

Financial advisers and providers should not underestimate the extent of what will be expected of them under the new Consumer Duty, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Financial Conduct Authority has expressed concern that mounting pressure on household budgets may force some customers to cut back on essential insurance, leaving them without protection.