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The number of complaints received by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) fell 40% to 165,263 in 2021/22, down from 279,146 in 2020/21, but the precentage of complaints upheld rose. Overall, across the...

Advice firm Cura Financial Services has warned the current additional support options made available are not enough for dyslexic people trying to take qualifying exams and appealed for further work on the...

More than four in 10 employees have suffered a financial shock over the past two years such as a cut in hours, significant medical expenses or being a victim of fraud, according...

The advised versus non-advised debate currently bubbling away in the industry is a fascinating one. Is this a battle between the dark side and the light, or between innovators trying to push...

Female representation among senior management in the financial services industry has stagnated with little progress made in 2021, according to the annual review of the Women in Finance Charter. The government’s Women...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not believe the financial services sector is diverse and inclusive and emphasised that diversity and inclusion is a good thing for firms and the markets they...

People in Canada, the United Kingdom and United States are living longer than 20 years ago but they are also living sicker for longer when doing so, according to World Health Organisation...

Only one third of employers offer support to all their staff should they suffer a long-term injury, serious illness or death while working for them. Furthermore, according to the research from Grid,...

Today marks the end of Men’s Health Week and men’s mental health in particular has become an increasingly important issue. Covid-19 has already triggered a 25% increase in anxiety and depression across the...

RedArc managing director Christine Husbands has been given the Barnard Award by insurer Scottish Widows. Husbands (pictured) was presented with the award which recognises an individual that reflects the same commitment and...