networks

Network the On-Line Partnership is liable for allegedly unsuitable advice it claims one of its appointed representatives (AR) gave without its authorisation, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has ruled.

A growing number of IFAs are approaching network Best Practice saying they are being asked by other networks to adopt particular solutions when dealing with complex problems, technology director Keith Hare has said.

Who is ultimately responsible for the business written by advisers affiliated with nationals or networks?

IFA business County Life & Pensions and investment manager Blacksquare are to be acquired by Tavistock Investments as part of its plans to assemble a national financial services business.

Being part of a network could actually cost advisers their livelihood, writes Sheriar Bradbury

Friends Life has reported a "disappointing" £19m loss for Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) in 2013.

Chris Smallwood, the chief executive of Openwork-owned national IFA 2plan, has called on the regulator to crack down on what he said were 'misleading' terms used by some restricted advice firms to describe their services.

Old Mutual Wealth has bought advice network Intrinsic for an undisclosed sum as it continues its growth strategy across a number of channels.

Are advisers better off directly authorised?

The investment arm of restricted network Openwork has launched seven new funds which the business hopes will attract £150m worth of inflows in the first year.