Independent advisers say they are undeterred by ambitious plans at Lloyds Banking Group to double sales and profits from its bancassurance division.

The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) suggests the government exempt new businesses from upcoming pension reforms so they will be more prepared to take on staff.

Worries about private sector pension returns and concerns over a so-called 'lost decade' dominated the Sundays this weekend...

Five key developments this week, summarised below...

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) saw the number of claims received increase by 25% last year, as well as a 75% rise in enquiries.

A Labour MP has added to calls for an investigation into the role of Capita Financial Group in the collapse of Arch cru Funds.

In a new video, Serenity Financial Planning explains the concept of financial life planning to consumers.

The Treasury has confirmed new European rules outlawing the use of gender in underwriting will not affect policies taken out before 21 December 2012.

A Bank of England policymaker has warned about the increasing complexity of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and the risks to investors and the financial system.

Independent, whole-of-market advice will be the preserve of the better-off once rules set out in the retail distribution review (RDR) are implemented, according to industry veteran Keith Carby.