Barclays’ profits were down by three per cent in 2011, falling to £5.88bn from £6.06bn at the end of 2010, according to its full year report released today.

Over 300 businesses are being targeted by Shane Mullins this week as he urges them to pledge their support to his campaign to improve trust in financial services.

Robert Burgess, chief executive of Alliance Trust Savings, has stepped down from his position.

The Tax Incentivised Savings Association has completed its platform re-registration programme.

Schroders has launched a strategic bond fund which aims to offer investors a total return by investing across fixed income markets.

The Bank of England added £50bn to its asset purchase programme today, bringing the total figure so far to £325bn.

Hargreaves Lansdown has seen record profits of £72m for the second half of 2011, a 28 per cent rise year on year.

Financial Planner Online in now offering a faster viewing experience thanks to migration to a new faster server.

The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility has been extended until 5 April 2016 by HM Revenue and Customs after seeing significant success.

Rather than promote competition, Ernst and Young has forecast the RDR will turn customers away from retail funds.