Later Life Academy teams up with ERC in bid to boost membership

New training events launched

Hannah Godfrey
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The Later Life Academy (LLA) has launched a 'Strength in Numbers' campaign in part-association with the Equity Release Council, in a bid to increase the number of advisers on its books.

The campaign includes cost-saving measures and additional benefits for members, including a reduction in membership fees. The LLA secured a deal with the Equity Release Council so members of both bodies pay a reduced fee of £20 per month for LLA membership, although joining the council is not mandatory. The organisation said members would benefit from: A 15% reduction in fees for those paying for an annual membership; The removal of all fees for LLA's skills webinars; An expansion of its Financial Services Skills Council-accredited training programme; Better commercial term...

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