Investing in the profession
First warning of threat to planning post IFP-CISI merger
Will CISI fall at first hurdle?
SJP to exit Investment Association amid trade body cull
Not providing value for money
United front: FAMR gives every adviser the chance to fight back
The FAMR isn't just 'another review', argues Sandringham chief
SOLLA launches retirement advice standard
The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) has created an industry standard for retirement advisers.
Customer-centric: What financial services can learn from retail
What financial services can learn from retail
How to make flexible working a reality in your practice
Can flexible working 'work' for advisers?
It's not easy being an adviser (but why should it be?)
It’s not easy being an adviser (but why should it be?)
Consolidator mandates QCF Level 6 and doubles adviser CPD
An advice firm consolidator is requiring all of its advisers to attain Chartered status, requiring Level 6 qualifications - two grades above the minimum.
Almary Green continues expansion with advice firm buyout
Chartered IFA firm Almary Green has bought out Jones Financial Planning for an undisclosed sum.
Blog: Where have all the good guys gone?
Where have all the good guys gone?
Succession adds £50m to FUM with latest buyout
Adviser consolidator Succession Group has bought tax planning and investment firm Cassidy Coutts, adding £50m to its funds under management.
PFS launches good practice hub with discretionary investment guide
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has launched an online space to share good practice guides with advisers.
Meeting of minds: Developing the adviser/solicitor relationship
Developing the adviser/solicitor relationship
Foster Denovo in 'financial planning' push to boost adviser revenue
A national advice firm has launched the final stage of its adviser development programme, designed to help advisers improve their client service and increase their revenue.
Tavistock shareholders unanimously approve Financial Ltd takeover
The shareholders of Tavistock Investments have approved the firm's takeover of Standard Financial Group and its troubled adviser network Financial Ltd.
IFA to launch D2C service to meet client demand
An IFA is to launch a non-advised investment proposition alongside its fully advised service to allow clients to "dip in and out of advice as they please".
Ashcourt Rowan chief talks up 'scale' ahead of £97m Towry deal
The chief executive of national IFA Ashcourt Rowan has talked of the importance of scale in wealth management as the company awaits regulatory approval for a near-£100m takeover by Towry.
Succession snaps up £200m FUM with two new signings
Financial services firm consolidator Succession Advisory Services has signed two new advisers to its pool of members, adding £200m to its £10bn funds under management (FUM).
Lighthouse rolls out low-cost online advice service
Listed advice firm Lighthouse Group has teamed with a discretionary investment manager to create a 'cost-effective' focused investment advice service to be delivered online.
APFA claims new discounts will save small members £300 annually
The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has negotiated new discounts for members which it claims could save smaller firms up to £300 a year in running costs.
Apprenticeships: Show some support for generation next
Apprenticeships: Show some support for generation next
Succession acquires tenth member firm in march to target
Consolidator and wealth manager Succession Group has made its tenth acquisition putting it a step closer to achieving its target of 50 firms by 2017.
PFS reports post-RDR membership surge
Membership of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) has reached more than 35,000, with more than 1,000 people joining in the past year.
Sheriar Bradbury: Why aren't IFAs heard?
United we stand: Why IFAs need to shout louder