Adviser / Broking

A pensions analyst who authored a report criticising the industry has spoken about the ‘vitriolic' reaction from independent financial advisers (IFAs) to his recommendations.

The IFA label represents an "irretrievably damaged brand" and should be "consigned to history", according to a pensions report released today.

Protection and health advisers wanting a report outlining peers' views on provider service and products can get one free by filling in this years' COVER 360 survey.

Symponia has launched a long term care (LTC) academy with a view to supporting specialist long term care advisers and raising standards of financial advice for the elderly.

Adviser trade bodies AIFA and the IFA Centre have both criticised the Money Advice Service in a submission to the Treasury Select Committee.

Financial advisers are significantly concerned about the EU Gender Directive being introduced later this year.

Sesame Bankhall Group, Lighthouse Group, Tenet Group and Intrinsic have all announced support for the Association of Independent Financial Advisers' (AIFA) ‘Fair Liability 4 Advice' campaign.

John Ritchie sifts strategic insight from the conference circuit

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a guide to hiring and getting the best from apprentice employees.

A financial adviser has been jailed for two years after swindling three women, including two elderly aunties, out of £312,000.