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Aifa’s Sinclair outlines staffing needs for independent Ami
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries will operate with two members of staff and outsource for other needs, director Robert Sinclair has said.
Aifa’s Sinclair outlines staffing needs for independent Ami
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries will operate with two members of staff and outsource for other needs, director Robert Sinclair has said.
Nucleus announces new IFA advisory board line-up
Nucleus, the IFA-owned and controlled wrap platform, unveils its new IFA advisory board following its fifth annual re-election process.
FA week in words (10 February)
“I get the impression that the FSA is expecting the industry to pick up the cost of doing it. It is the regulator’s responsibility.”
Aifa to spin out Ami as separate body
Robert Sinclair will head independent organisation focused on mortgage market as director.
Sesame Bankhall reveals surge in adviser numbers
Firm reports greatest surge in new members joining its network since 2004, with 100 joining in January alone.
Sipps trade body to lobby FSA over platforms
Amps announces formation of sub-committee as it highlights concern at lack of a single trade body covering sector.
Analysis & Opinion
The RDR calls for clarity for the end-consumer of financial products and services - this is vital for everyone in the delivery chain
Sea change on the way
For advisers the road to 2012 will be fraught with challenges and uncertainty is likely to persist
Masterclass on referrals
This week I have had my head buried deep in a book about referrals. There cannot be many advisers who have not at some time or another thought about ...
Q&A: When it’s time to wind up
Under proposed government changes, directors of a company will be able to wind up a solvent company themselves without appointing a liquidator and ...
Learning on the go
CPD forms a vital ingredient in the RDR enhancements as the FSA wants to ensure that knowledge levels are not increased on a temporary basis
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Phoenix abandons private equity buy-out talks
Life fund consolidator says that offer by CVC did not “reflect our view of the full value of Phoenix”.
Wesleyan cuts costs on with-profits Isa
Wesleyan Assurance Society has slashed the initial investment charge on its with-profits Isa to encourage more customers to make the most out of the ...
MEP demands better qualified ombudsmen
Outspoken MEP claims the ombudsman’s adjudicators should have “level six qualifications and five years practising experience”.
Towry verdict due next week
The judgement on the Towry Law vs Raymond James case is due on 14th February
Law firm sees increase in worried Keydata IFA firms
Law firm has a “serious concern” that IFAs who sold on Keydata are being used as “whipping boys” in litigation action.
Guide to advice will fill the MAS gap: North
Industry stalwart Kim North has joined forces with four consultancy and advisory experts to create a website that will guide consumers to low-cost ...
