The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Stephen Bell, the former compliance director of network Financial, for "systemic weaknesses" in the business' compliance process, and fined him £33,800.

A decision by the regulator to ban the former CEO of a stockbroking firm from the industry and fine him £450,000 for giving unsuitable advice and high-pressure mis-selling, has been upheld.

Countdown to 6 April: The line up in The Great Pension Reforms Race

Cash-for-annuities could cost pensioners twice

The standards advice firms must meet to call themselves Chartered are set to get much tougher, as the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) embarks on a radical overhaul of the label.

Adrian Grace: Aegon's self-styled agitator CEO

Three quarters of advisers are using the wrong measures to compare fund costs, giving clients an inaccurate picture of the charges eating into their returns, according to research by Defaqto.

The next government should establish an independent pensions commission as soon as possible after the May general election, MPs have urged today.

Adviser firm Westminster Wealth Management has launched a dedicated divorce service to add to its financial planning business.

Risk vs return vs retirement: A new battle in the fight for income