Compliance
IFAs must look to technology for 2012 - Aviva
The increased use of integrated technology systems and social media will be vital to the development of IFA businesses post RDR, Aviva has warned.
When an inspector calls: How to get the most out of your compliance visit
Jason Kirk, senior compliance field manager at SimplyBiz, explains how to get the most value out of your compliance visits...
BIBA supporting targeted regulation of insurance comparison sites
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is supporting targeted regulation of comparison sites.
BIBA clarifies limitation of liability for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has launched a new publication to provide clarification to brokers on the issue of limitation of liability when advising clients.
FSCS seeks creative agency for awareness campaign
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is looking for a creative agency to develop an awareness-raising campaign.
Scottish Life new business down 5%; Bright Grey up 10%
Royal London reported a mixed bag of new business results for the first nine months of 2009, with its Scottish Life pensions arm down 5% but Bright Grey sales up 10% on last year.
Small firms employment law guide released
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has launched a new Employment Guide.
ASA cautions British Insurance over direct mailing
Payment protection specialists British insurance have breached Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) codes with a direct mailing promoting its products.
FSA inspections "inadequate"
Broker claims poor treatment in recent FSA assessments
Question: What impact do you think the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will have on financial advisers? What are the pros and cons?
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question!
IT spend fortifies industry framework
The insurance industry is moving its IT spend towards risk management and compliance instead of disc...
Andrew Strange - A beady eye
Aifa's new policy director talks to Paul Robertson about issues affecting IFAs - from challenges of the RDR, to TCF deadlines and the ongoing PPI investigation - plus Kylie Minogue
FSA asks market to transform 'skeletal' solution into reality
The FSA has met trade association representatives to discuss a market-based solution for greater com...
An open letter on dual-pricing to Hector Sants from IFAonline.co.uk
Dear Mr Sants, I am writing to you on behalf of the huge number of IFAonline.co.uk readers who believe the FSA's response to the issue of dual-pricing has been insufficient and are calling for urgent further action.
DUAL-PRICING CAMPAIGN - Last chance to give your views
IFAonline.co.uk has been inundated with comments on mortgage dual-pricing over the last few months. In response to requests from our readers, we are launching a campaign on the issue with a view to making the FSA listen properly to advisers' and brokers'...
Unchanged melody
Many across the industry have been distinctly underwhelmed by the new Insurance Conduct of Business sourcebook but, as Lucy Quinton writes, it still holds a few surprises.
Promoting a team effort
Campaign
FSA targets PPI failures with updated insurance rules
The FSA has targeted payment protection insurance (PPI) failures in its new Insurance Conduct of Business sourcebook (ICOBS).
After the storm
PMI
Question: What impact will the retail distribution review have on the adviser community?
Each month, we ask our industry to answer one big question!
Firm but fair
regulation
Flexible Menu and IDD plans approved by EU
The FSA has confirmed advisers will have much greater flexibility on how they provide information to their customers on their status, the nature of their advice and how they are paid.
Greater clarity needed on protection sales - FSA
The FSA today says there must be greater clarity for consumers on both the price and ‘characteristics' of protection products sold by advisers and providers.
