Three advisers have their say ...
The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) has created an industry standard for retirement advisers.
The framework for an advice profession has been clearly established by the regulator and professional bodies, it is now up to advisers to make the leap, Rory Percival told delegates.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Law Commissioner David Hertzell to chair its Professional Standards Board (PSB), succeeding David McIntosh who will leave his post at the end of the year.
Lawyers and accountants are increasingly looking to make professional connections with advisory firms according to a high profile financial adviser.
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has called for a better recognition of the rising standards in the professional advice community on the back of recently published complaints figures.
One financial marketing guru struck a chord with advisers at PIMS 2013 by providing tips for advisers looking to grow their client bank with limited time and budget.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will not find it easy to drop its predecessor's 'tick box' culture according to the chairman of the Chartered Insurance Institute's Professional Standards Board (PSB).