Neil Moles: Forging a way ahead in 2021

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The advice industry was forced to do many things differently in 2020, writes Neil Moles. Right now, he says, advisers have an opportunity to reflect on what has worked well and how to make this part of the future of the profession

The government's latest announcement has reminded us that we are not out of the woods yet in our battle with the coronavirus. As the vaccination programme continues to roll out, the hope is that an end is in sight and that we will slowly return to more of a normal life as we progress through the year. As this happens, we will also see how and where the pandemic has made lasting changes. As an industry, we did many things differently in 2020. Right now, we have an opportunity to reflect on what has worked well and how we can make this part of the future of financial advice.  Public-...

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