IFAs' business hit by war fears

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An online poll by software developer 1st Software shows that more than 70% of IFA companies have see...

An online poll by software developer 1st Software shows that more than 70% of IFA companies have seen their business impacted by the ongoing Iraq crisis. Figures so far show that 44% believe the threat of war has "significantly impacted business and profitability", with an additional 27% saying there was an impact "in certain areas". Just 9% of firms that have voted so far say there has been "no" impact on their business. The UN Security Council is scheduled to take a vote by tomorrow on a proposed second resolution authorising war as soon as 17 March. US preside...

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