business development

RDR prep: Is your firm an eagle or an ostrich?

IFAonline | 18 Nov 2011 | 09:15

A 'light-hearted' analysis of firms' preparedness for the Retail Distribution Review splits businesses into seven categories. So, what would you consider yours to be? An Albatross, Octopus or Mole?

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Cost cuts: Five ways to streamline your business

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

Professional Adviser | 10 Nov 2011 | 08:00
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Experts call on govt to confirm pension reform go-ahead

The government must confirm if auto-enrolment is to be put on hold to prevent damage to businesses, following reports it could be delayed, industry figures say.

IFAonline | 12 Oct 2011 | 08:54

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'Amazing' demand for unbiased training requires adviser shortlist

A shortlist has been formed for advisers wishing to attend the independent protection training after the first two sessions were fully subscribed in less than a week.

Cover | 11 Aug 2011 | 15:02
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CII appoints corporate development boss

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has appointed Graeme Sutton as director of corporate development.

Cover | 11 Jul 2011 | 15:08
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Aviva: Most advice firms will still be trading post-RDR

More than three quarters of advisers are confident they will still be trading come 1 January 2013, the day the RDR is introduced, according to Aviva research.

IFAonline | 24 Jan 2011 | 12:00
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BIBA highlights brokers' difficulties to government

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has highlighted the challenges and pressures of small brokers to government representatives.

Cover | 04 Oct 2010 | 10:01
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Word of mouth beats advertising for PMI business - National Friendly

Word of mouth is most effective in securing new Private Medical Insurance (PMI) business for IFAs, according to National Friendly.

Cover | 17 Mar 2010 | 11:41
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Tech Review: Chartwell Group

Continuing his series for Professional Adviser, AT8 Group’s Mark Loosmore says Chartwell Group's investment in technology has less to do with being 'RDR-ready', and more to do with the end customer...

Professional Adviser | 17 Dec 2009 | 09:00

Stand out in a crowd

Few advisers consider International PMI, says Paul Weigall, yet it is a business ripe with development opportunity for intermediaries.

Cover | 01 Oct 2009 | 09:00
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Scottish Life boosts IFA services

Scottish Life is to strengthen its marketing and technical support services for IFAs across the UK.

IFAonline | 20 Feb 2009 | 10:00
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AToM hires regional business managers

All Types of Mortgages (AToM) has appointed two regional business development managers (BDMs) after receiving an unprecedented response to it recruitment drive.

IFAonline | 17 Jun 2008 | 14:15
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TMB appoints London BDM

The Mortgage Business (TMB) has appointed Rob Field as business development manager for West and South West London areas.

IFAonline | 28 Apr 2008 | 14:00

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