David Cameron has criticised banks and building societies for being too cautious with their mortgage lending and preventing the housing market from progressing.

IFAs have been told they must make significant changes to their businesses over the next 12 months if they want to be prepared for RDR.

Standard Life has introduced five regional technology consultants to help IFAs make the most of online services through its Adviserzone platform in the run-up to RDR.

The FSA says a study conducted in Australia seven years ago provides the 'most relevant' evidence of a link between higher qualifications and better financial advice. Yet some of the highest qualified planners made the poorest recommendations. IFAonline...

Standard Life has extended its offer period for Focus Solutions shares.

Perspective Financial Group has acquired Equilibrium Wealth Management, bringing its total number of acquisitions to 19.

An MPC member has predicted interest rates could hit 5% and urged IFAs to help homeowners prepare for the increases.

An advisory practice set up by former Bestinvest strategy director Dominic Cummings has had its Part IV permissions cancelled by the FSA for compliance failures.

Apprentice contestant Christopher Farrell has pleaded guilty to four counts of mortgage fraud.

The British economy grew by 0.7% in Q3, lower than the previously estimated figure of 0.8%.