Martin Bamford

Advisers hit out at FSA over unresolved rules

IFAonline | 10 Aug 2011 | 15:15

Advisers say the FSA is letting firms down by failing to rubber-stamp key rules, preventing them from planning into next year and beyond.

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Father and Son: Would you encourage your child to become an IFA?

While the thought of their children joining the family business leaves some advisers shuddering, others have encouraged their offspring to follow in their footsteps. What would you do?

Professional Adviser | 28 Jul 2011 | 08:00
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Claims manager offers IFA £1,500 PPI compensation

A claims management company has been reported to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) over claims it repeatedly cold-called a financial adviser offering him £1,500 if he had been mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

IFAonline | 23 May 2011 | 17:00

Other Martin Bamford articles

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Do you need an iPad?

As the second generation iPad and a raft of rival devices continue to find their way into businesses and homes around the country, IFAonline finds out if IFAs really need a tablet...

IFAonline | 27 Apr 2011 | 11:00
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Bamford warns ECJ ruling may drive pension churn

The ECJ’s ban on gender-based insurance pricing may encourage more pension churning when combined with the effects of the RDR, Martin Bamford warns.

IFAonline | 07 Mar 2011 | 16:15
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James Hay warns clients: ‘We could pass FSCS levy to you’

SIPP provider James Hay Partnership has written to clients saying it reserves the right to pass on the cost of the FSCS levy to them.

IFAonline | 18 Feb 2011 | 09:00
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Bamford FSCS petition receives 678 signatures

A total of 678 signatures have been collected for a petition to the FSA and the Treasury calling for a review of the funding of the FSCS.

IFAonline | 17 Feb 2011 | 12:30
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Bamford, McGahan and Hall shortlisted for Media IFA Award

Unbiased.co.uk has unveiled the contenders for this year's Media IFA of the Year Awards.

IFAonline | 03 Feb 2011 | 15:20
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How we transitioned to an adviser charging model

Advisory firms have less than two years to transition to an adviser charging remuneration model. But some have already made the move...

Professional Adviser | 20 Jan 2011 | 08:00
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Bamford, Cunningham and Hall on why they use Twitter

Maria Merricks asks three of the industry's most prolific Tweeters why they use the social networking device.

IFAonline | 20 Dec 2010 | 08:12
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Delaying the removal of the default retirement age

Martin Bamford of Informed Choice examines the case for delaying the scrapping of the default retirement age (DRA) for another year.

IFAonline | 13 Dec 2010 | 13:42
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Behind the scenes: Open Day for IFAs at Informed Choice

Spurred by criticism of its pro-RDR mantra, Surrey-based adviser firm Informed Choice invited advisers to spend the day with the company to learn how it operates. MD Martin Bamford outlines how the day went...

Professional Adviser | 02 Dec 2010 | 08:00
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Adviser concern on Macquarie platform demise

An IFA has expressed concerns the closure of Macquarie’s wrap platform could affect his relationship with new clients.

IFAonline | 17 Nov 2010 | 14:20

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