HSBC

Shares in banking giant HSBC fell 2% in early trading today as it reported profit before tax was $20.6bn(£14bn) in 2012, down 6% on 2011.

HSBC has called for greater policymaker intervention on raising awareness of retirement income shortfall given "massive" long-term care cost increases.

A former IFA has left up to 15 couples without a wedding venue after the inn she owns backed out of hosting their big days.

British workers are the worst prepared in the world for retirement, a new study has shown.

The money banks have set aside for payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling compensation will run out by the end of the year, according to analysis from Which?

A former head of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) who stepped down after he was accused by MPs of lying has been hired by HSBC to advise on honesty, according to reports.

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Firms who advised on investments in the CF Arch Cru Investment and Diversified Funds must contact all their clients asking if they want their case reviewed to determine whether they were mis-sold the funds and may be eligible for redress.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has agreed to implement a six month maximum time scale for banks to complete their review and offer redress over interest rate swap mis-selling.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is forcing HSBC to improve its money laundering safeguards after the bank was fined $1.9bn by US regulators for breaches, the largest fine paid in such a case.