Financial advisers will hold a greater rather than decreased role in the distribution chain as a resu...
Financial advisers will hold a greater rather than decreased role in the distribution chain as a result of shifting powers from provider to distributor, according to leading industry figures. Sheila Nicole, director of legal and fiscal affairs at the Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds (Autif) chaired a panel discussion - with AIFA director general Paul Smee, Gartmore head of retail Michael Wrobel and Schroders retail marketing director Robert Higginbotham - at the Unit Trusts and Oiecs 2001 in London, which suggested a change of focus from products to advice is likely to give...
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