The London office of one of Europe's biggest banks is being investigated by regulators because of serious concerns over the way it is run.
The yield on a 10-year UK government bond fell to a new record low below 1.4% on Thursday after comments the Bank of England is in 'no rush' to raise interest rates.
Charles Stanley saw revenues fall in Q4 as the company moves from a commission to a fee-based model.
Germany has tipped over into deflation for the first time in more than five years.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to gather evidence on current trends in complaints related to payment protection insurance (PPI).
Standard Life Wrap has partnered with eight discretionary firms in a bid to enhance the service it offers advisers facing up to pension freedom challenges.
Retail fund sales last year were at their highest level since 2010, according to the latest figures from the Investment Association (IA).
Fraudsters targeting retirement pots through liberation or bogus transfers will take advantage of pensions freedom to target an even greater number of savers, Phoenix has warned.
Royal Dutch Shell is planning to slash its spending by $15bn over the next three years, following a collapse in the oil price.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has warned the eurozone could sink further into its 'debt trap' as austerity measures choke off growth.