Independent Financial Advice

More people have used professional advice when considering financial products than a year ago but the majority still do not see it as necessary, according to research.

Advisers, providers and elderly charities welcomed the Dilnot report, but urged the government not to kick the recommendations into the long grass.

The protection market has started to recover over the last year, but it is being propped up by resurging critical illness sales, according to FSA figures.

An ageing workforce alongside ageing IT systems is a looming problem for the insurance industry. We must act now, says Tim Crossley.

Was the ban on payment protection insurance (PPI) sales by credit providers at the point at which credit is taken out a victory for consumers?

Given the increasing importance of business protection in the current economic climate, Jerry Bayman looks at how advisers can attract new business clients.

Companies can get ahead in the recession by investing money in a marketing plan. Justin Rees explains how lead-generation spend should be analysed.