BBC journalist Paul Lewis and IFA Neil Liversidge have been having an interesting conversation about trail commission over the last few days...
The definition of the word ‘secret' has been at the heart of a heated, but well-mannered, exchange between the BBC's Paul Lewis and Yorkshire-based IFA Neil Liversidge this week. The topic: Trail commission.
Entrepreneur Ivan Massow caused a stir this week with the launch of his new trail-hunting business paymemy.com.
Adviser Sheriar Bradbury says Ivan Massow may be on to something with his new commission refund business...
Entrepreneur Ivan Massow, fresh from launching his new venture which aims to refund 'unearned' trail commission to retail customers, said he is confident the process does not fall foul of HMRC tax rules where it involves pension plans.
Industry reaction to ex-IFA Ivan Massow's latest venture, which aims to divert 'unfair' ongoing commission payments from advisers to consumers, veers from disdain to disbelief.
Ivan Massow is back with a controversial new business idea - and he is ready for a "punch-up" as he tries to pinch advisers' clients.
The news this week is truly holistic, with stories on tax, investment, savings, pensions and income protection all likely to get clients reaching for your phone number.
The FSA today proposes allowing the re-registration of trail commission when a client changes adviser after 2012, subject to the contract between the provider and previous adviser.
Positive Solutions fears mischievous recruiters are using the confusion surrounding legacy trail commission after 2012 to attempt to lure partners away from the company.