The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned that firms must make sure any rebalancing of clients' portfolios is "entirely mechanical" unless they have discretionary permissions.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has told paraplanners they should challenge their financial advisers on suitability letters to help meet regulatory requirements and improve relationships with clients.
Rahul Odedra meets five young gun advisers already making a name for themselves in financial services…
Professional Adviser is proud to announce the shortlists for the adviser categories for the Professional Adviser Awards 2012, which take place next month.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is to introduce a Level 4 Certificate in Paraplanning, following in the footsteps of the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP), which launched a similar qualification last year.
Richard Griffith, IFA at Jones Sheridan in Crewe, explains how the paraplanning team allows him to focus on his clients' needs.