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Keep the faith

Story by: Andrew Clare, Financial Adviser

Those people that have been unfortunate enough to have spent the last few years in the UK, could be forgiven for thinking that Britain only has three seasons – winter, spring and autumn.

  • Time published: 00:01
  • Date published: 02.07.2009
  • Published in: Mortgages

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A huge step in the right direction

Finally some good news. A report by the Fos has highlighted that just three per cent of complaints made to the ombudsman were against IFAs, and problem areas are being ironed out by the industry.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

On the right track

The FSA's paper has put forth solid recommendations that once again await the industry's feedback

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

Useful, but at a cost no doubt

Lloyds TSB is trying to do away with all that annoying voice activated balance checking and allowing people to get their balance from their mobile phone.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

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L&G sees business protection gap of £1.1 trillion

Very few businesses have sufficient protection in place to cover an event such as the death or critical illness of a key person, according to research from Legal & General.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

Skills gap delays recovery

The Confederation of British Industry has warned that shortage of skills in the business arena could hamper London's economic recovery, as firms struggle to find the right talent to match jobs.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

CII updates its CPD policies

The Chartered Insurance Institute has begun a review of Continual Professional Development policy, in an attempt to raise standards and build trust across the sector.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

MysteryShopper: Chelmsford

This week's mystery shopper heads to Chelmsford to find out about getting on the property ladder

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

Global village

Plans for a reform of the US financial regulation model may seem familiar to those across the pond

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

Left standing at the platform

Platforms offer IFAs plenty of solutions to servicing their clients and running their businesses, but some challenges remain

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

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Ruling highlights need of Barclays' sales tactics probe

Barclays Bank’s approach to switching clients from one product to another should be probed following a Financial Ombudsman Service provisional ruling against the banking giant, according to an IFA.

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Commercial lending 'wounded' West Brom

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Gov't 'lacks interest' in EU regulation debate

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Future of Lloyds' IFA brands in question

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The sooner the better

The concoction of longevity, the A-Day simplification and the pending personal accounts all adds to the retirement planning melting pot.

  • Date published: 28.05.2009

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Gov't unveils £11m in funding for apprenticeships
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Pfeg backs Ofsted finance demands
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Knowing your ABCs
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Staying ahead of the game
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