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Money Advice Service: We help IFAs

IFAonline | 07 Feb 2012 | 11:50

The Money Advice Service (MAS) says there is tangible evidence to show it is benefitting independent financial advisers.

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CII calls on planners to volunteer in schools

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has called on financial planners to volunteer in schools, as part of a campaign to encourage financial education.

IFAonline | 31 Jan 2012 | 18:30
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AIC draws up seven-step RDR action plan

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has devised a seven-step guide for advisers to help them prepare for the retail distribution review (RDR).

IFAonline | 23 Jan 2012 | 13:40

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Education is 'armour' against deceptive advertising - MPs

Education can provide “armour” against financial mismanagement and misleading advertising, MPs said yesterday.

IFAonline | 16 Dec 2011 | 13:40

Understanding the options

Jonathan Watts-Lay explains why companies need to be clearer to employees about their retirement options

Retirement Planner | 21 Sep 2011 | 17:36
Education

Old Mill launches FP and accountacy training scheme

Old Mill is launching a training scheme for young people interested in a career in financial planning or accountancy and looking for an alternative route to university.

IFAonline | 30 Aug 2011 | 14:00
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Financial education in schools petition gains 15,000 signatures

A petition calling for financial education in schools has collected more than 15,000 signatures.

IFAonline | 17 Aug 2011 | 14:30
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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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Market views: Improving IFAs protection knowledge

According to research reported in last month’s COVER, many IFAs have poor protection market knowledge. Do you agree and what should be done about it? Do we need a dedicated protection exam?

Cover | 08 Jul 2011 | 14:21
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Will this board game turn teenagers into IFAs?

A Bluefin financial planner and the Personal Finance Society are developing a board game to introduce teenagers to the adviser profession as a career choice.

IFAonline | 01 Jun 2011 | 15:00
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MPs launch inquiry into financial education

MPs are calling for evidence from the industry after launching an inquiry into the level of financial education in primary and secondary schools.

IFAonline | 16 Mar 2011 | 08:10
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PruProtect reveals seven new products including education cover

PruProtect has launched a suite of seven new products targeting all spectrums of the individual protection market.

Cover | 10 Mar 2011 | 15:47
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A lesson in funding for universities

Mark Peters, retail pensions and investment director at Zurich UK Life, outlines the new rules on tuition fees and strategies advisers can suggest to potential students.

Professional Adviser | 13 Jan 2011 | 08:00

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