Lincoln and Inter-Alliance resolve dispute

Lincoln Financial and Inter-Alliance, the IFA network, have settled a dispute through an out-of-court settlement concerning the ownership of Lincoln's former operating centre at Uxbridge and head office in Gloucester. Inter-Alliance bought Lincoln's direct sales team in September 2000, as well as agreeing to arrange servicing for Lincoln customers who wanted to maintain the relationship with their former adviser, however, it later emerged Inter-Alliance directors believed part of the deal included the ownership of two Lincoln offices. Officials at Inter-Alliance say action began under...