A 'light-hearted' analysis of firms' preparedness for the Retail Distribution Review splits businesses into seven categories. So, what would you consider yours to be? An Albatross, Octopus or Mole?
With markets and regulators putting fresh pressure on firms, Professional Adviser asked advisers how to run a tight ship without compromising revenues.
The government must confirm if auto-enrolment is to be put on hold to prevent damage to businesses, following reports it could be delayed, industry figures say.
A shortlist has been formed for advisers wishing to attend the independent protection training after the first two sessions were fully subscribed in less than a week.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Graeme Sutton as director of corporate development.
More than three quarters of advisers are confident they will still be trading come 1 January 2013, the day the RDR is introduced, according to Aviva research.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has highlighted the challenges and pressures of small brokers to government representatives.
Word of mouth is most effective in securing new Private Medical Insurance (PMI) business for IFAs, according to National Friendly.
Continuing his series for Professional Adviser, AT8 Group's Mark Loosmore says Chartwell Group's investment in technology has less to do with being 'RDR-ready', and more to do with the end customer...
Few advisers consider International PMI, says Paul Weigall, yet it is a business ripe with development opportunity for intermediaries.