Politicians on Capitol Hill yesterday questioned whether America's main financial regulator has any future as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) came under renewed attack for missing what is believed to be the world's biggest fraud, reports...

A company offering consumers fee-free mortgage advice online via email has been launched.

The FSA says it will not extend its ban on the short-selling of UK financial services stocks but warns it will "not hesitate" to re-instate it if necessary.

RBC Wealth Management has hired Citibank International's team managing non-resident Indian clients as part of its plans to extend its coverage in this area in Europe and Asia.

Pink Home Loans has urged more lenders to launch mortgage products linked to the London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR).

The proportion of new mortgage deals requiring at least a 25% deposit has risen over the past month, climbing from 54% to 60%, according to the latest research from Moneyfacts.

The Government should help the public to save more by increasing ISA limits and bringing forward its plans for pensions auto-enrolment, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Financials and insurers pulled the FTSE into negative territory late on Monday after a promising start.

Standard Bank Offshore has appointed David Wilkinson as director of intermediary distribution, targeting relationships in African emerging markets.

David Cameron says he would abolish basic rate tax on savings if the Conservatives were in power.