A single regulator responsible for the oversight of banks across all 27 European Union countries could come into place as early as January 2013, according to reports.

Two more firms have joined Succession Advisory Services, adding £100m in funds under management (FUM) to the consolidation vehicle.

The Money Advice Service (MAS) has set out plans to introduce a voluntary code of practice for providers of financial education to young people.

The Financial Services Bill has been branded a 'dog's breakfast' by a prominent Labour peer and criticised for being put together too quickly.

An IFA comparison site has widened its scope to allow any clients to leave ratings and comments about their adviser.

The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) has told peers they should amend legislation to make it possible to publish warning notices against firms and individuals without consulting them.

The government has appointed John Griffith-Jones, the chairman of KPMG, as the non-executive chair designate of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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MPs on the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) have once again called for upcoming legislation to give them the power to hold pre-appointment hearings for the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).