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Regulation|11:28
Absence of long-stop threatens advice: Apfa
Renewed efforts to introduce a legal long-stop for advisers are essential and should be welcomed, Martin Evans has said.
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Your Industry|11:28Perspective looks to future with interns
National advisory firm Perspective Financial Group has selected its third university student for an internship programme, Julie Hepworth has...
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Regulation|11:28PPI scandal will run for years, not months: Fos
The number of claims relating to payment protection insurance has surged in March this year, FCA figures have shown, leading the Financial...
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Investments|11:30
Adviser hits out at euro conversion errors
An adviser has raised concerns about an Irish-based investment firm that carried incorrect fund prices on its consumer-facing website.
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Your Industry|11:28
Bradbury Hamilton brings new client banks on board
London-based IFA Bradbury Hamilton has acquired the client banks of two firms and increased its assets under management to £300m, Sheriar Bradbury...
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Regulation|11:28
‘Appease FCA by taking care with questionnaires’
Advisers can avoid the glare of the FCA by simply attending its regional events and taking “great care” over questionnaires and business plans,...
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Your Industry|11:28
‘Claims likely after default of ex-Honister firms’
The announcement that three former Honister Capital partner firms have officially been declared in default could spur a rash of claims, Gareth...
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Firing Line: Richard Leeson
Melanie Tringham talks to Richard Leeson, former AXA IOM sales and marketing director, about the lessons learnt from the offshore sector, his...
features
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May 22, 2013
Alternatives rising
We have all heard it. Countless studies, articles and surveys querying investors, advisers and asset managers all point to the many reasons...
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May 22, 2013Counting the cost of independence on pensions
Scotland would become cross-border schemes and would be subject to more onerous funding requirements.
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May 22, 2013
More than one can chew
When the Co-operative Bank broke off its deal to buy a large number of branches and some associated assets from Lloyds, it issued a statement of...
better business
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May 22, 2013
Traineeships scheme targets young people and core skills
The department for business, innovation & skills and the department for education have launched a traineeship programme, designed to equip young...
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Diary of an adviser: Gary Jefferies
Monday: The week begins with a day in the office. We have recently moved to an Oast in Sutton Valence which has afforded us a pleasant working...
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Web engagement will boost sales: FSB
Small firms risk being uncompetitive by not having their own website, according to a report by the Federation of Small Businesses.
mystery shopper
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Mystery Shopper Newcastle
This week the shopper visits Newcastle. She is a 48-year-old marketing consultant, who has recently inherited £250,000. The shopper has not...