Paul Armson, CEO of Alternative Financial Advisers, explains why embracing the RDR can benefit both advisers and clients alike...

A simple wine-tasting evening can bring you face to face with potential new clients, writes Bryce Sanders, president of Perceptive Business Solutions.

Peter Hicks, head of UK retail sales at Fidelity International, looks at what the most recent RDR paper means for consumers and platforms.

Adam Smears, head of fixed interest research at Skandia Investment Group, says value still remains in investment grade corporate bonds.

The UK's need for IFAs has never been so great, writes John Baxter, head of Macquarie's veracity asset. transformation service

Roger Edwards, proposition director at Bright Grey, asks why protection providers don't offer more ‘add-ons' to differentiate their service. I mean, if hair salons do it…

Richard Howells, intermediary sales director at Zurich UK Life, says advising your clients on their protection needs could open up a wave of new opportunities

Peter Lawrence spent 30 years in IT but last year launched his own IFA. At a time of an apparent exodus of advisers this man is going against the grain. This month: Setting up

Neil Hawkins, national employee communication manager at Friends Provident, gives tips on how employers can successfully get their staff to improve their pensions savings.

The new minimum retirement age and the impact of the recession has resulted in people accessing pension lump sums early. But is this the best solution for your clients? asks Julie Darlington, director of regulation at 2plan Wealth Management