Technical specialist at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Rory Percival said he is "annoyed" by firms who are "looking to keep the regulator happy", as he admits the watchdog has a better job to do to dispel myths around its expectations.

Research has put a monetary value of £100 a month on retirement advice, while claiming evidence shows people save more when advised earlier on in life.

The Treasury is to establish a dedicated guidance guarantee operation for face-to-face meetings separate from The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS), Michelle Cracknell has said.

Ian Cooke, chief executive of network Best Practice IFA Group, has called on regulation to force asset managers to disclose their entire charges transparently.

Advisers should stop posting negative comments about the industry from behind a cloak of anonymity, chief executive of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) Keith Richards has said.

Network Sesame has seen a 6% drop in adviser membership following its move to adopt a restricted proposition, its executive chairman John Cowan has said.

The Money Advice Service (MAS) has issued an apology to members of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) after seemingly questioning adviser ethics in a speech earlier this month.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned it has seen an increase in the number of regulated firms being cloned and wants firms to stay alert to the danger.

Provider Aviva has launched its third in a series of books aimed at helping advisers connect with their clients.

Support services provider Threesixty has reported a marginal increase in profits for 2013 as the company continues to invest in technology.