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Client propositions are final hurdle for advisers pre-RDR
- Thursday, 30 August 2012
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Over half of advisers say they are not prepared for the RDR, according to Institute of Financial Planning sponsor Blackrock.
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FSA issues further guidance for consumers on RDR changes
- Thursday, 30 August 2012
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The Financial Services Authority has published a guide for consumers on changes to way financial advice will be given after the RDR.
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Financial Planner Alan Dick appointed Vice President of the IFP
- Thursday, 30 August 2012
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Alan Dick CFPCM has been appointed by the IFP board as the next Vice President of the Institute of Financial Planning.
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Antony Jenkins appointed as Barclays chief executive
- Thursday, 30 August 2012
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Antony Jenkins has been appointed as Barclays director and group chief executive, replacing Bob Diamond.
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Incentives culture to blame for financial crisis says IMA
- Thursday, 30 August 2012
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Changes to banking structures and incentives over the past 40 years are to blame for the financial crisis and should be considered in the banking reform, according to the Investment Management Association.
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IFP Paraplanner of the Year award open for entries
- Wednesday, 29 August 2012
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The fifth Paraplanner of the Year award has been launched by the Institute of Financial Planning and TheParaplanner.com.
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Mattioli Woods sees strong increase in revenue and assets
- Wednesday, 29 August 2012
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Sipp provider Mattioli Woods has seen its revenue increase by 33 per cent to £20.5m, up from £15.4m in 2011.
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Financial Planners need to develop alternative methods of giving advice
- Wednesday, 29 August 2012
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Financial Planners will need to offer alternative methods of financial advice to target younger clients, according to Prudential.
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Firms concerned about compliance impact of twin peaks regime
- Wednesday, 29 August 2012
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Half of all senior compliance professionals at financial services firms are expecting their compliance costs to rise by 20 per cent under the new 'twin peaks' regime, according to Protiviti.
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Advisers are showing an increased interest in passive investments
- Tuesday, 28 August 2012
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Research from Legal & General Investments, one of the UK's largest investment providers, has shown that advisers are viewing passive investments far more favourably compared to 2011.
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