IFA

Half of IFA firms are facing a drop in profits this year as they focus more on bringing in sales at any cost rather than company fundamentals.

Scottish Life has launched a series of technical information leaflets on income drawdown to help IFAs advise clients on whether the pension option is suitable.

Only 1% of advisers say insurance bonds are always best for clients, as they consider using mutual funds instead, according to Fidelity FundsNetwork.

This year I am pleased to have been chosen as one of four judges who will be deciding who wins Scottish Widows' third IFA Awards.

Up to 1043 jobs could be lost as the UK IFA industry consolidates over the next 12 months, according to the 3rd edition 2008 Plimsoll Analysis.

The ifs School of Finance's pilot for a new qualification in advanced financial advice has been met with an "overwhelmingly positive" response from participants.

Pensioners that receive independent advice on their retirement fare considerably better than those who do not, according to MGM Advantage.

One in ten IFA firms could go out of business if the UK's current economic problems continue, according to industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing.

IFAs see the emerging markets as the best region for outperformace in 2008, a new poll reveals.

Consumers flocked to advisers during the credit crunch with requests for offshore investments particularly common, research suggests.