Advisers still concerned about commission drop off

Around 80% of advisers surveyed by Assureweb admitted to being concerned about the impact the economic downturn will continue to have on their commission levels. The survey also found more than a third of advisers (37%) feel less confident about their businesses than they did twelve months ago. A total of 84% cited bureaucracy as the biggest issue which they faced over the next year, with increasing red-tape a serious concern. Meanwhile, three quarters said the housing market downturn was a real threat to the future of their businesses while 70% are worried about diminishing consu...