The FCA has announced the final rules on the Directory - a new public register that enables consumers, firms and others to find information on key individuals working in financial services.

The FCA is testing a search function on its well-used official FCA Register which allows consumers to search for a firm of advisers near them.

The Financial Conduct Authority has today proposed a new ‘consumer-friendly’ public Directory of financial services workers following criticism of its plan to cut the scope of its FCA Register of individuals to just senior managers.

A new directory of regulated financial advisers aimed at helping retirees following the pensions and annuities revolution has been given the green light.