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From Regulation| May 22, 2012

Research reveals only 5% of IFAs are RDR-ready

New research suggests IFAs are still too slow to change their business models in preparation for the Retail Distribution Review.

Your Business| 15:57

Keydata defendant reports FSCS information access issue

An adviser has expressed concern over technological hurdles for those responding to the FSCS’s pursuit of advisers over the Keydata saga.

Product Providers| 15:56

Massow complains over trail rebate competitor

IFA commission rebate firm denies its offer is misleading because it only applies to specific investment policies.

Advisory Companies| 15:36

Turner puts April 2013 as his cut-off date

Lord Turner’s departure date from the world of financial services regulation has been confirmed as April next year.

Advisory Companies| 15:36

Stock exchange closure leaves two IFAs hanging

The recent closure of the Plus stock exchange has called into question the future of two IFA companies who were listed on it.

From Pensions| 15:36

Private security firm set up by GP Noble funds, court hears

A financial adviser allegedly used £4.2m stolen in a £52m pension fund fraud to set up a company specialising in security for European Royals and...

From Regulation| 15:36

Hoban has no love for ‘personal’ Fos appeals, says IFA

The financial secretary to the Treasury Mark Hoban has dismissed calls to reform the complaints procedure of the Financial Ombudsman Service, an...

Analysis & Opinion
FSA rules and FSCS levies threaten to strangle advisers

Jeff Prestridge on   08:06

FSA rules and FSCS levies threaten to strangle advisers

IFAs are concerned about the strangling regulation of the FSA and FSCS levies that are likely to be imposed.

Why become an independent financial adviser if all that will happen to you is that you pick up the financial tab for other people’s mistakes?

Dennis Hall on   09:27

The importance of plain English

This week I committed what, in our firm, we consider is a cardinal sin. Fortunately I was able to put things right, but it was a reminder that I...

Regulation  May 16, 2012

Pieces of the puzzle

With the regulatory landscape changing fast for IFAs, it is important to remain focused on the big picture

Investments  May 16, 2012

It’s a risky business

IFAs have been fundamental in the shift towards the better use of risk-profiling techniques

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From Investments| 15:36

Advisers warn of IFAs selling Ucis to ‘ordinary’ investors

IFAs have warned that unregulated collective investment schemes are still being promoted by UK advisers to investors - and some advisers - who do...

Advisory Companies| 15:36

Open Sesame is key to IFA career path: student

The exams may be tough but the opportunities for new financial planners are exciting, Jessica Brundle, an aspiring IFA, has said.

Product Providers| 13:21

Sesame agrees five-year deal with MortgageBrain

Network says latest deal will see it continue to fund the cost of point of sale system for its mortgage advisers.

Technology for IFAs| 11:51

Mortgage Brain’s idea for IFA app gets 10,000 hits

Mortgage Brain’s mobile application to promote brokers and mortgages products to UK consumers has had more than 10,000 downloads.

Product Providers| 11:16

Swip leaves big-name managers out of global eq line up

International equities boss Mike McNaught-Davis absent from Swip’s final global equity team.

Product Providers| 10:29

Swip’s Russell and McKenzie to remain at firm

Edinburgh-based asset manager announces further detail of equities team overhaul.

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