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IFAs trash protection providers for failing existing customers

Cover | 15 Nov 2011 | 13:33

IFAs have claimed providers of individual protection products consistently fail to meet their expectations in dealing with existing business, Defaqto said.

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FOS staff motivated by 'doing the right thing'

“Doing the right thing” has emerged as the most important value among Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) staff as part of an ongoing review.

IFAonline | 28 Mar 2011 | 15:10
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IFA: James Hay made 'schoolboy errors in basic maths'

An IFA has blasted James Hay for making 'schoolboy errors' when calculating a SIPP customer’s pension benefits.

IFAonline | 23 Mar 2011 | 08:00

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What can IFAs learn from the healthcare sector?

Advisers who put their clients’ needs first will have more successful businesses, writes Ed Dymott, head of UK fund partners at Fidelity International.

Professional Adviser | 17 Mar 2011 | 08:00
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MetLife outsources customer services to Belfast

MetLife has signed a ten year service contract with outsourcing provider Capita Group as part of its expansion drive.

IFAonline | 28 Feb 2011 | 13:00
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ETF servicing increases in complexity

Servicing ETFs is becoming more complex as the market continues to grow in popularity and as the number of funds on offer rises, State Street says.

ETFM | 19 Oct 2010 | 12:11
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Medicals Direct acquires competitor Medibureau

Medicals Direct Group has bought key competitor, City of London based, Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.

Cover | 14 Jul 2010 | 12:07
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Better Business: Meeting clients' service demands

As clients demand more efficient and cost-effective advice, advisers must think carefully about how they deliver their services.

Professional Adviser | 03 Jun 2010 | 09:00
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How can you play to your team's strengths?

Making sure roles are clearly established within your business will lead to greater productivity, writes Brett Davidson, chief executive of FP Advance.

Professional Adviser | 27 May 2010 | 08:00
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Platform relocates key service centres

Platform, the intermediary lender of the Co-operative Bank, is to relocate its pre-completion and customer care services centres, with up to 90 staff to be affected.

IFAonline | 25 Mar 2010 | 10:37
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SIPP firms slated for poor IFA service

SIPP providers are unaware of widespread dissatisfaction among their IFA customers, according to Investors in Customers (IIC).

IFAonline | 07 Jan 2010 | 13:43
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‘Unnecessary’ SIPP rules frustrating for advisers

Three quarters of advisers are frustrated by ‘unnecessary’ restrictions on SIPPs, according to provider Curtis Banks.

IFAonline | 18 Dec 2009 | 11:14

A third party priority

Attention to service levels is imperative in a firm of any size, yet both measurement and implementation may be better outsourced, says Kate Roy.

Cover | 01 Oct 2009 | 09:00

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