Advisers predicting 'business as usual' post-pandemic

One in 25 sought advice for the first time

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Advisers have remained resilient during the coronavirus crisis and more than two-thirds expect business to return to usual within three months

According to research from Royal London, feedback from 96 advisers in April found more than two-thirds (67%) said they expected to see business return to usual within three months of the "end of COVID-19". While demand for new business has dipped, advisers said they are spending more time speaking with their current clients. Six in 10 advisers have experienced inbound contact from clients increase by 25%, with demand for reassurance on investments, information on furlough, self-employment and payment deferrals. Demand has also grown for protection products, and Royal London said mo...

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