IFA

Sanlam is to make its first client bank acquisition in London as part of efforts to expand its presence in the capital.

With take up of sales in income protection (IP) by advisers so low, reflecting in low consumer sales, what could be done to the product to make it more attractive to IFAs, apart from increased commission?

Almost a third of discretionary fund managers (DFM) cannot deal with direct investments into structured products, according to an analysis of the market.

By way of a Christmas present, the FSA and the OFT are consulting on guidance about new post PPI products, such as short-term IP (STIP).

MPs campaigning for better compensation for Arch Cru investors will try to broker a blanket deal on redress to avoid the Financial Ombudsman Service being flooded with claims against IFAs.

Axa Wealth's Gary Thompson, Ascentric's Hugo Thorman and IFA Mark Hughes joined Lawrence Gosling for a debate on the future of platforms

Annuity providers are considering rolling out full online underwriting services direct to consumers, but what effect might it have on advice delivery?

Paul Avis, sales and marketing director for Canada Life Group Insurance, explains the benefits of advising on RDR exempt products such as group risk.

The Investment Management Association (IMA) consulted just four IFAs about the overhaul of its Managed sector model.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined and banned a network director for failing to ensure advisers under his management were qualified and competent.