IFA

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has frozen claims related to Arch cru while it waits for the FSA, BNY Mellon, HSBC and Capita to agree on the value left in the fund range.

IFAs could have help with the paperwork from their local MP as part of a scheme to make law makers better understand the realities of running a small company.

The Dilnot Report has been praised for bringing much needed clarity to the long-term care market. However, Helen Morrissey finds there are still some areas where more detail is needed.

Professional Adviser's Rahul Odedra asked a handful of readers to share some of their favourite investment reads, and the titles they would recommend to clients...

The pensions advice community has rejected calls for the outright banning of some trail commission payments.

The modest-sized British Friendly has giant plans for the IP market. Its CEO Mark Myers reveals all to Paul Robertson

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A former Lloyds TSB adviser turned Labour MP has claimed IFAs and bank advisers are all focused on selling products rather than helping clients.

A Conservative MP has called for better provision of independent financial advice to members of the military services.

Good time management is essential for IFAs juggling client meetings with paperwork and training.