Simon Binney: Five advice opportunities opened up by technology

For all sizes of advice firm

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Simon Binney runs through five opportunities that exist in financial services and, thanks to new technologies, are now there for the taking for any size or type of advisory firm - not just the very biggest players

There has been much change in the pensions sector over the past few years - and not just with regard to the unusual turnover of pensions ministers. From regulation and pension freedom to new technologies and innovation, the pace has been set - and it is fast. For those already capitalising on the opportunities presented, their future is looking exceptionally rosy. For some, ‘business as usual' is more comfortable. What we do know is that, on a daily basis, we are seeing another financial services group, such as Allianz, Black Rock, LV= or whoever, embracing new ways of doing business in ...

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