A financial advisory business can permit its advisers to refer clients to specialist colleagues within the company and remain independent, following an about-turn by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Does latest FCA data offer further evidence of declining adviser claims?

Wealth manager Towry is the latest firm to join the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA).

Money Advice Service (MAS) chief executive Caroline Rookes did "not intend" to put the ethics of financial advisers in question, the service said following a raft of criticism from the industry.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned an investment and mortgage adviser for submitting fake and misleading mortgage applications.

Advice firm Almary Green has reached its 50-staff milestone after recruiting 13 new members since January, including two advisers.

Receiving a letter from the ombudsman saying a customer has made a complaint does not mean a case has been opened, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has advised.

A new advisory firm has landed a contract with benefit solutions business Next Jump, which will allow its site to be accessed by 2.4 million consumers.

The vast majority of advisers have faith they will adapt successfully to a world without trail commission, but one in ten say it could mean they cease trading, according to a survey.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has launched a new consumer awareness campaign, starring five celebrities, which it hopes will increase awareness of the scheme to 70% of savers.