Investing in the profession

Axa Wealth's new Professional Edge consultancy service is launching a series of nationwide seminars focusing on paraplanner development.

Philippa Gee Wealth Management has beefed up its management team with two industry stalwarts as it eyes further growth.

Ashcourt Rowan has appointed former Parmenion sales director Paul Miles as director of intermediary services.

Suffolk Life's Claire Brooks offers advice on the areas of RDR still worrying advisers.

Phil Ralli of Aviva platform & pension marketing explains why IFAs should be chasing HNW clients.

Neil MacGillivray of James Hay Partnership explains how to advise on the new pension legislation in the most tax efficient way.

Representatives from the CII are set to host four Q&A sessions in Professional Adviser magazine and on IFAonline, and they want your questions.

Fund groups have recognised there are areas where they can offer help and expertise to ensure advisers meet the RDR deadline.

John Porteous, chartered and certified financial planner, considers whether advisers really need to have independent status post-RDR.

AWD Chase de Vere has set up an Adviser Academy to help develop talent from within and outside the company.