RDR
Marketing
Some 40% of IFAs plan to take on a protection paraplanner to boost the commission they receive from protection business post RDR, according to research.
10 April 2012
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Group Protection
LifeSearch has recently released a code of conduct it would like all protection sellers to adhere to. Should there be such a code and what does it say about this market that it should originate from an intermediary rather than a provider?
05 April 2012
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5 min read
Adviser / Broking
The FSA today said individuals making personal recommendations to retail clients via a simplified advice process must be qualified to the same minimum standard as those providing full advice.
29 March 2012
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Individual Protection
The world of financial adviser trade associations is currently in a state of flux.
23 March 2012
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Regulation
Greg Becker fears the RDR may worsen consumer detriment as fewer people seek advice.
29 February 2012
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Individual Protection
PruProtect has said it is "bullish" about the future for the protection market and that it is aiming to be a major player in the UK market.
29 February 2012
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Regulation
Given the Financial Ombudsman Service's (FOS) desire to see larger caseload contributors paying a greater share of the costs, do you think this heralds a focus on smaller companies well being from regulators?
13 February 2012
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5 min read
Group Protection
Paul Avis discusses the benefits and pitfalls for advisers considering the group protection sector.
10 February 2012
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7 min read
