News - Investing in the profession

Tenet adviser development programme gains CII approval

IFAonline | 16 May 2012 | 07:34

Tenet has attained Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) approval for its adviser development programme, meaning the scheme will now be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

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Billingham moves on from Threesixty

Phil Billingham has stepped down from his role as head of business consultancy at Threesixty, although he will continue to work with the support services provider.

IFAonline | 08 May 2012 | 10:59
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New IFA quality mark launched

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has launched a new standard for financial advice that it hopes will boost consumer confidence.

IFAonline | 08 May 2012 | 08:30

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Towry plans 30% expansion of Leeds office

Towry Law is to recruit ex-bank advisers and upscale wealth managers following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), according to its chief executive.

IFAonline | 01 May 2012 | 14:48
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FSA: 30-month rule applies to RDR requirements

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed that the 30-month rule applies to most Retail Distribution Review (RDR) activities.

IFAonline | 01 May 2012 | 07:35
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CII adds extra R06 exam sittings

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has announced additional R06 examination sittings in six locations in August, following “a clear growth in demand”.

IFAonline | 18 Apr 2012 | 10:30
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Financial planner named in top five US jobs

Being a financial planner has been named one of the top five jobs in the US, according to a study based on government statistics.

IFAonline | 12 Apr 2012 | 09:47
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IFP launches Great Minds Think Alike campaign

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has launched a campaign designed to raise awareness of the benefits of financial planning to the general public.

IFAonline | 27 Mar 2012 | 17:45
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“We are slowly putting risk back on the table”

After a volatile start to 2012, equity markets have roared back. As we head into Q2, advisers, discretionaries and fund managers give us their views.

Professional Adviser | 22 Mar 2012 | 08:00
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Govt launches £20bn small business lending scheme

The government has launched a scheme to help small businesses access cheaper finance through discounts on loans.

IFAonline | 20 Mar 2012 | 07:45
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FTSE falls back in drive towards 6,000

European indices opened in the red on Monday, reversing some of last week’s gains which lifted markets to levels unseen since last summer.

IFAonline | 19 Mar 2012 | 09:45
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Advisers seek alternative RDR route as 100 sign up to new assessment

SimplyBiz’s New Model Business Academy (NMBA) has received more than 100 applications for its alternative assessment qualification since its launch in December.

IFAonline | 12 Mar 2012 | 13:30
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LV= becomes associate member of AIFA

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has announced that LV= has become an associate member of the organisation.

IFAonline | 05 Mar 2012 | 11:00

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