Four things your clients will call you about this week

Katrina Lloyd
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Nationals round-up: Expect calls from clients as the ugly subject of adviser commission reappears, IFAs report annuities panic and tips on where to invest in uncertain times.

The Telegraph struck another blow to advisers this weekend with a piece warning investors are "blissfully unaware they are being ripped off by unscrupulous financial advisers"who continue to charge exorbitant commissions and fees of up to 37.5%. Personal finance editor Paul Farrow examines new research, commissioned by Alan Steel Asset Management, which reveals banks are still the worst culprits when it comes to hidden charges. However, advisers are not far behind with 19% of IFA clients "unaware" of the cost of advice. Alan Steel tells the Telegraph he is particularly concerned about...

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