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Aston Goodey, director of sales and marketing at MGM Advantage, highlights the importance of using the Open Market Option to secure the best retirement solution.

Stephen Hagues, managing director of business brokers Retiring IFA, assesses whether now is the time to sell your firm.

Joel Turland, managing director of T&C software supplier Redland, explains the importance of having good training and competency schemes in place.

Defaqto's Fraser Donaldson takes a closer look at the discretionary management route.

Will Ucits IV bring cross-continent consistency?

With an increasing use of electronic underwriting engines, how do reinsurers compare the quality of different provider's rulebooks? Andy Smith investigates risk assessment and operational performance

When selling protection, IFAs may have to ditch hard facts and be more aware of the clients' needs - especially over their savings, says Louise Colley

Brian Lindley explores the PPI marketplace, consumer attitudes and what may help regain their trust

What improvements in medical technology could PMI providers expect to use in order to control costs in the near future? Doctor Peter Mills investigates

With medical inflation continuing to rise apace, Owain Thomas finds a viable and increasingly popular alternative that fits tighter purse strings