Our Watchdog not Lapdog campaign called for the new financial regulator to be strong, open and proactive. Martin Wheatley must stick to his plans for tough action - even if it's unpopular with the bankers. (more about the FCA...)

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George Osborne has officially branded 2013 ‘the year of change in our banking system’ in his speech launching the Banking Reform Bill. But do the reforms really go far enough? (more about the future of banking...)

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In theory, fee-charging current accounts should represent good value to some customers. But are they still good value if you’re not eligible to use some of the account's benefits? (more about fee-paying packaged accounts...)

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Believe it or not, yet another mis-selling scandal is engulfing financial services. This time it's card and identity theft insurance, and banks should not be let off the hook. Have you ever bought card or ID theft insurance? (more on the ID theft insurance scandal...)

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The way we go about getting financial advice is changing to make sure consumers get a fair deal. Linda Woodall, head of investments at the Financial Services Authority, explains what this will mean for you. (more about changes to financial advice...)

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Milo is the lovable face of our Watchdog not Lapdog campaign, launched to make sure the new financial regulator stands up for consumers. And now Milo's here to share the diary of his day trip to London. (more from Milo...)

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Today Martin Wheatley, future head of the Financial Conduct Authority, announced how he will tackle poorly designed incentive schemes that can see banks selling products you don’t need. He’s here to tell us why… (more about sales incentives in banks...)

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Are you paying between £72 and £300 a year for your bank account? Were you pressured into upgrading your account as the ‘must have’ benefits outweigh the cost? Chances are you’re not getting value for money... (more on packaged accounts...)

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Some of the banks have suggested that the way to avoid future banking scandals is to let them charge for current accounts. It’s time to shatter the myth of ‘free’ banking. (more about 'free' banking...)

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This week, Barclays was found to be manipulating lending rates and NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland customers suffered as a result of technical glitches. But has this affected our trust in the banks? (more about trust in banks...)

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The news of rate-fixing at Barclays comes at a time when financial regulation is being debated in parliament. Ultimately this scandal highlights that four years on from the financial crisis, nothing's changed. (more about banking reform...)

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Barclays' chairman Marcus Agius has resigned, admitting the rate-fixing scandal has unveiled ‘unacceptable standards of behaviour’. But it’s too little too late, and doesn't fix the corruption at the heart of the system. (more about prosecuting bankers...)

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