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Almost nine in every ten advisers have no intention of selling their businesses despite "scaremongering" reports of an IFA exodus in the build up to the RDR, research suggests.

Advisers spend half a day of their working week on asset allocation, adapting investment strategies to cope with unprecedented stock market volatility.

Almost six out of ten IFAs are concerned they could face regulatory action concerning their asset allocation decisions taken during a period of unprecedented market volatility.

A series of unit-linked guarantee masterclasses for IFAs designed to help increase their understanding of the products has been launched by MetLife.

MetLife Europe is launching a new investment bond offering capital, withdrawal and death benefit guarantees.

IFAs could win an all-expenses paid trip to next year's Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) with MetLife Europe and SimplyBiz.

Retirement savers are in the dark over annuity payouts, with one in five of those planning to retire within the next five years admitting they have no idea of the income they will receive from their company money purchase scheme.

Advisers need more information and education to confidently explain and recommend Third Way retirement income plans to clients, according to Rayner Spencer Mills.

MetLife Europe will host a series of webchats and presentations for advisers, building on the launch of its Retirement Portfolio.

MetLife Europe has doubled its sales force with plans for a further recruitment drive in 2009.