SRB market shuts after FSA poor practice review

IFAonline | 03 Feb 2012 | 10:40

The FSA has temporarily shut the sale and rent back (SRB) market after a review found most transactions were either unaffordable or unsuitable and should not have been sold at all.

Abbey to distribute all retail products through brokers; confirms BTL launch

IFAonline | 17 Oct 2011 | 15:06

Abbey for Intermediaries has revealed plans to distribute all of its core retail financial products through brokers and confirmed its much-speculated entry into the buy-to-let sector.

Five things your clients will call you about this week

IFAonline | 10 Oct 2011 | 10:25

Nationals round-up: Star fund managers were under the microscope while RPI-linked bonds made a return. There was also a closer look at inheritance tax and the buy-to-let market.

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How cultural changes are driving the buy-to-let market

IFAonline | 04 Mar 2011 | 09:29

Dev Malle, sales and marketing director at Personal Touch Financial Services, discusses why buy-to-let has become such an important part of the UK market.

Blog: Is booze the secret factor to enhanced annuities?

IFAonline | 10 Feb 2012 | 09:00

Clients can qualify for enhanced annuity rates for a range of conditions these days, including obesity, high blood pressure and previous medical treatment.

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