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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.
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.
Massow complains over trail rebate competitor
IFA commission rebate firm denies its offer is misleading because it only applies to specific investment policies.
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.
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.
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...
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
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?
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...
Pieces of the puzzle
With the regulatory landscape changing fast for IFAs, it is important to remain focused on the big picture
It’s a risky business
IFAs have been fundamental in the shift towards the better use of risk-profiling techniques
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swip’s Russell and McKenzie to remain at firm
Edinburgh-based asset manager announces further detail of equities team overhaul.
