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Independence still priority as advisers eschew retirement

IFAonline | 23 Jan 2012 | 13:45

The overwhelming majority of advisers using platforms are still aiming to remain independent after the implementation of the retail distribution review (RDR), with only a handful looking to retire, it has been suggested.

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Cost cuts: Five ways to streamline your business

Professional Adviser | 10 Nov 2011 | 08:00

With markets and regulators putting fresh pressure on firms, Professional Adviser asked advisers how to run a tight ship without compromising revenues.

This week's news...condensed

IFAonline | 16 Sep 2011 | 14:45

Good afternoon readers - below are five key articles from this week's IFAonline.co.uk...

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Blog: Social media will generate new business…eventually

IFAonline | 07 Sep 2011 | 10:20

Protection expert Roger Edwards on the merits of social media – and how it can provide some of the most honest feedback you’ll ever hear…

From the Ed: Is 'selling' the lesser of two evils?

Professional Adviser | 22 Feb 2012 | 15:40

About two years ago, a retired ‘adviser’ invited me for lunch. He wanted to discuss today’s advisory market and compare it with his 1970s “heyday” (with Sun Alliance & London). I accepted.

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