Adrian Lowcock has left Bestinvest to join Hargreaves Lansdown.
Asian stock markets echoed Wall Street's overnight slump as investors fretted over declining Japanese export figures.
Succession Group has completed the acquisition of its first five advisory firms, following approval of change in control by the Financial Services Authority.
Plans to allow the new financial regulator to publish warning notices about enforcement action have been branded as "unjust and dangerous" by a Conservative peer.
US Federal authorities are reportedly investigating RBS over possible dealings with Iran, the latest case of a UK bank coming under scrutiny from US regulators.
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called on George Osborne to do more to cut taxes, reduce red tape and invest in new infrastructure in order to boost economic growth.
In this week's quick fire poll we ask: Do you think recent headlines saying PM David Cameron supports a care cap could put people off seeking long term care advice?
Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pensions stories this week.
The S&P 500 is at a four-year high and the Dow looks set to follow as US equity investors continue to make gains.
A Conservative Peer has criticised fellow politicians for failing to question the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) commission ban and warned of the unintended consequences.