IFAs need to be better at promoting the value of retirement advice
Over a quarter of Brits over 55 said they wouldn’t seek support in lead up to retirement
GSB Capital
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How can the advice industry improve public opinion of IFAs?
Lack of financial education and opacity around charging ‘contribute to a lingering sense of suspicion about the profession’
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Is financial advice too expensive – and just for the wealthy?
IA spoke with a number of firms to discuss cost, education, advice-guidance boundaries and value for money
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What should advisers expect from FCA retirement income advice review?
52% believe regulator will recommend that a different investment approach is required for clients in decumulation
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What can the advice industry do to fill the talent gap?
There could be ‘shortage of advisers in the coming years’ as 76% set to exit sector within a decade
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Why has Scotland become an attractive hub for advice firms?
It is ‘often the obvious next move’ for companies looking to expand
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Should advice firms set up in-house investment platforms?
Developing and maintaining one can be ‘expensive’
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Should financial regulators do more to help retail investors?
Jargon is a problem, say advisers
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Will the Consumer Duty spark a rise in outsourcing?
FCA expected to enforce the rules ‘aggressively’
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Are VCTs a useful tool for advisers?
They have been labelled the ‘next sensible step in tax management’
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