Santander

Lowes Financial Management has appointed ex-Investec senior equity derivates structurer Sham Yapa as business development manager.

The quality of financial advice given by advisers in high street banks and building societies has come under fire after a mystery shop by consumer watchdog Which?

Aviva has seen a slight uplift in its protection sales over the third quarter as it continues its attempt to dominate the market.

New appointments at Fairbairn Private Bank, Hawksford International and Santander Private Banking.

Stephen Payne gives his views on why equities are essential for growing your retirement income

Shares in RBS and Lloyds fell today as Moody's downgraded the senior debt and deposit ratings of 12 UK financial institutions, and said it expects the government will allow some smaller institutions to fail.

Ana Botín, the chief executive of Santander's UK business, has given a severe profits warning as the lender faces rising costs and difficult market conditions.

The implementation of new banking reforms is not expected for a "significant amount of time", according to a document accidently leaked by a Santander boss.

Santander has been forced to restrict sales of protection products through its branches due to a staff training issue.

Investec Structured Products has unveiled its latest collection of plans, which are available until 26 August 2011.