networks

BETTER BUSINESS

Retaining independent status post-RDR will not be as onerous for large firms or networks as some in the industry believe, but will be an 'insurmountable challenge' for sole traders, acccording to the managing director of the Sense network.

Martin Greenwood, the interim CEO of Tenet Group, has hit out at the company's rivals for behind-the-scenes criticism of the network.

Openwork has produced a protection quote application for Apple mobile devices.

Former Threesixty director David Ingram has expressed concerns about the apathy of network financial advisers as he seeks to gauge views on the future of the industry.

Mike McGaughrin has left his position as group operations director at Tenet as part of a continuing restructure at the top of the company.

Personal Touch has added a multi-tie protection panel to join its whole of market offering.

IFAs using network support provider Paradigm Financial Advisers face delays of up to two weeks for their cases to be checked and approved because of "unexpected" demand for the service.

An IFA whose application to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for re-authorisation was delayed then rejected has had his complaint turned down.

Stonebridge Group, the mortgage and insurance network, has introduced a new life and protection panel to run alongside its existing whole of market (WOM) offering.