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Two directors of HSBC's UK arm are poised to quit in protest at new Bank of England rules that pave the way for lengthy jail sentences to be imposed on senior managers of failed lenders, according to reports.

Only one in four advisory firms operates a social media policy for staff despite its increasing use and growing scrutiny from the regulator, research suggests.

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

Neil Woodford has ended a 10-year investment in Reckitt Benckiser after the shares became "too expensive" to justify holding any longer.

UK-based financial services firms have grown at their fastest rate since 2007 and are set for further growth in the coming periods, according to research.

Members could be losing money because administrators are taking longer to process defined benefit (DB) pension scheme transfers, according to experts.

Equilibrium plans AIM portfolio to reduce IHT costs

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has pressed for a "proportionate response" to finalising the details of the European Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) to allow advisers to carry out cross-border advice...

Pensions minister Steve Webb has warned he will keep a sharp eye on the pensions industry following the announcement of the Budget freedoms in March.

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will review its investment strategy over concerns outcomes for members in its default fund could be affected by 2014 Budget.