by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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....
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article which summarises the FSA’s guidance on how independent financial advisors should conduct themselves compared with what will be called restricted ‘advisors’....
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article which summarises the FSA’s guidance on how independent financial advisors should conduct themselves compared with what will be called restricted ‘advisors’....
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I think the UK is being a subservient to an EU Banking Regulator. Our economy is very different from most continental countries in that the UK tax advantages of home ownership mean we have a much higher percentage of owner occupiers with mortgages, because we do not...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
