DB, re-platforming, SJP and more: PA's 10 most-read stories of 2018

Even some GDPR fun

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Re-platforming and defined benefit (DB) transfers have provoked a lot of disruption and controversy over the last year and have duly dominated the most-read articles of 2018 on Professional Adviser.

Although some deeply serious stories have naturally made the top 10, there are also some little gems that should brighten any adviser's day. on which note, first up we have ...

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