adviser firms

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

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.

CFC has launched an excess underwriting capability.

Assureweb has launched a protection comparison app for advisers using Android phones.

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.

The proportion of complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) relating to independent financial advisers (IFAs) is continuing to fall.

A financial adviser who admitted to fraudulently gaining almost £250,000 from clients and an insurer, as well as perverting the course of justice, has been jailed for three-and-a half years.

The insurance gap is widest for aged 55 and over, MetLife has said.