Building Society Regulations

The following article is very sad reading for those of us who like Building Societies and want a thriving mutual sector http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/mutuals-look-for-new-ways-to-raise-cash/1053356.article . The European Union (EU) is at it again creating...

Today’s Blog

I read the following article with some surprise. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/employers-could-face-%C2%A310000-auto-enrol-non-compliance-fines/1053457.article The proposed fines for non-compliance are enormous. If you are an employer of a large number of...

The CII’s Exams For Independent Financial Advisors

I think the critique by OfQual is too harsh against the CII’s exams. Most Independent Financial Advisors have found the Level Four set of exam quite challenging and I am confident they will result in a significant improvement in the academic knowledge of the industry....