The Financial Conduct Authority has started criminal proceedings against four individuals for conspiracy to commit false accounting, with three facing further charges for fraud.

Close Brothers CEO Adrian Sainsbury is to continue his medical leave of absence which began in September, the company said today in a trading update.

Nearly two thirds (64%) of self-employed workers between 60 and 65 have zero private pension savings, according to a new think tank report.

Fidelity International is to add private assets to its £16.9bn default investment strategy for UK workplace pension schemes.

Leading industry figure Ken Davy has warned the CII that it is in danger of bringing the Financial Planning profession into “disrepute” over its handling of its row with the Personal Finance Society.

The majority (60%) of UK adults are not confident they’ll have enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to a new study.

Staffordshire-based advice firm Norrix Financial Services Ltd (FRN: 224577) has been declared as in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

One in five Britons (22%) wish they had learned to save for retirement earlier, according to a new report.

Christopher Morris, head of Financial Planning policy & engagement of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), will join the FPSB Chief Executive's Committee as an 'at-large representative' for a three-year term starting 1 January.

Financial advisers are delivering greater value to their clients who are more satisfied as a result, according to a new report.