If you're a financial planner or adviser right now you might feel the same way as Richard III did in the Shakespearean soliloquy, writes Chris Daems. After all, there's a lot going on to be annoyed about...
In our office, mere weeks after paying corporation and personal income tax bills, along comes the day when the professional indemnity renewal email metaphorically lands on our doormat. The email that accompanies it from our broker is almost apologetic and cites 'tough market conditions' and provides links to a range of articles highlighting how difficult the market is right now with insurers appetites for insuring IFA's waning faster than an "I'm a celebrity…" camp mate presented with a plate of less than appetising jungle critters. Then there's the periodic FCA fees to be paid, a tou...
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