Interview

Each month we ask leading industry figures to answer one big question

Helen Morrissey speaks to Anthony Harris about the formation of the Independent Equity Release Advisers Alliance (IERAA) and how it aims to improve the standards of advice offered to many equity release clients

As Progress from Royal Liver reaches its five year milestone, Mike Warr discusses a narrowing of the market's focus with Paul Robertson

James Harvey has a lot to get off his chest, but appears unsure his interviewer has grasped the concept of financial life planning, of which he is a firm convert.

Helen Morrissey talks to Bob Bullivant about developments in the annuity market

Vince Smith-Hughes talks to Helen Morrissey about how the annuity market is evolving and discusses how the market for asset backed annuities will grow

Following an extraordinarily busy year Aviva's David Barral in conversation with Paul Robertson indicates there will be no let up yet

The implementation of the RDR, in consultation until 30 October, will impact on protection, both through the providers and directly on IFAs. Stephen Gay, director of distribution development at Aviva Life, Robert Kerr, head of distribution development...

Sarah Thwaites, director of skills development at the Financial Services Skills Council, discusses the introduction of QCF Level 4 draft core units.

Bob Freeman talks to Helen Morrissey about the launch of Voyant Adviser, a web based tool which aims to get advisers and their clients working together on financial planning.