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Regulation
Greg Becker fears the RDR may worsen consumer detriment as fewer people seek advice.
28 February 2012
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Your profession
About two years ago, a retired ‘adviser’ invited me for lunch. He wanted to discuss today’s advisory market and compare it with his 1970s “heyday” (with Sun Alliance & London). I accepted.
22 February 2012
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Pensions
Phil Clarke, technical services manager at Rowanmoor Pensions, explores the "explosion" in SIPPs...
21 February 2012
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Regulation
Phil Jeynes warns that removing components from simple products may mean weaker cover for clients.
15 February 2012
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Wrap/platforms
Cofunds head of commercial, Russell Lancaster, says clean share classes represent the ultimate in transparency.
15 February 2012
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uncategorised
Clients can qualify for enhanced annuity rates for a range of conditions these days, including obesity, high blood pressure and previous medical treatment.
10 February 2012
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Investing in the profession
Premier Wealth Management’s Adrian Shandley couldn’t quite believe a client’s stance on the dwindling value of his property.
09 February 2012
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Your profession
The FSA published its annual consumer survey last week. It’s often a dull read – mainly because little ever changes in the public’s perception of providers, products and the FSA.
09 February 2012
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Your profession
Pensions minister Steve Webb angered IFAs last week by saying he did not want small employers to seek ‘expensive’ auto-enrolment advice. But do advisers want the business?
02 February 2012
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