The Financial Conduct Authority has appointed six new senior directors and added 500 new staff since the beginning of the year.

Former FCA non-executive director Catherine Bradley has been appointed as a non-executive director of financial provider Abrdn and will become a member of the company's audit committee from 4 January.

Three directors of Financial Planning and wealth management group AFH have resigned today as the £232m sale of the business went through.

Ian Mattioli, chief executive of wealth management and SIPPs business Mattioli Woods, has waived his salary until at least 30 June and board directors have reduced their fees to 50%.