Chase de Vere accuses advisers of churning bonds for extra commission
Investors may be being encouraged to churn their bond holdings simply to deliver additional commissions to brokers, warns AWD Chase de Vere head of investment steering group Anthony Coyte.
Mortgage advice requests up 50% in Q1
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Financial ad standards not improving - FSCP
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Aegon IFA roadshows focus on 'changing' pensions arena
Aegon Scot Eq extends annuity rate guarantee period
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Skandia launches business protection site for IFAs
FSA slams insurance comparison sites over TCF
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Openwork bids to design ultimate point of sale tool
JLT unveils online benefits portal
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Which way now for advisers following RDR U-turn?
The big question for adviser firms following the release of the RDR interim paper is should they take action now to fit the FSA’s revamped vision for retail financial services?
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When change is inevitable, relax and enjoy it
One of the most consistent and scathing criticisms of financial services companies by the media and consumer groups has been over the practice, in some quarters, of tempting new clients with advantageous terms and products that are never offered to existing customers, and are often not available to them.

