The financial services sector has recorded a third straight quarter of growth, bringing it almost back to pre-financial crisis levels.

A new independent service giving consumers advice on financial issues has been launched.

Banking shares could be volatile this week ahead of the Independent Commission on Banking's (ICB) report, which may suggest the break-up of high street lenders.

Nationals round-up: All the Sunday papers had last-minute ISA advice while pension drawdown, investment trusts and Brics were all in the spotlight.

Ministers are to outline plans for a universal state pension which they say will help people currently working prepare for a "different sort of world" in retirement.

Former financial services secretary Lord Myners has called for a review into the minimum capital requirements for IFAs not holding client money.

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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has launched a web application for smartphones to help members log CPD activity.

The government will today confirm a maximum annual allowance of £3,000 for the new Junior ISAs.

Lloyds Banking Group paid a £4.6m golden hello to its new chief executive, Antonio Horta-Osorio, to bring him across from Santander, it has been revealed.