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The newly appointed director general of AIFA, David Severn , talks to Angela Faherty about why his dissatisfaction with regulation prompted him to represent the IFA community

It was David Severn's passion for the small business sector and the IFA market that triggered his move from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) early this year. As its newly appointed director general, his job is to represent the IFA community, bring about change and strive to look after the best interests of his members. A concept many may consider alien to a former regulator. Severn's challenge is a tough one and he has big boots to fill – his predecessor, Paul Smee, was held in high regard by members. Yet Severn is de...

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