Best Practice

Best Practice | 21 Feb 17

Financial advisers in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and the US have reported that working in the industry is getting harder mainly due to regulatory changes, and they expect to see a shake-out in the next three to five years, according to a survey by Vanguard.

Best Practice | 16 Feb 17

The University of South Wales has been forced to close its Level 4 accredited financial planning course due to a lack of demand.

Best Practice | 16 Feb 17

The international markets are being impacted by considerable change. Providers and advisers alike are facing a new wave of challenges, from regulation to a more informed, demanding and mobile consumer.

Best Practice | 16 Feb 17

The UK government’s consultation on tackling pension scams received mixed responses, as it acknowledged that the pension freedoms may have contributed to the rise in scams.

Best Practice | 16 Feb 17

With perception often speaking louder than truth, Simon Webley, research director for the Institute of Business Ethics, believes preservation of trust within a business, externally and internally, must be a top priority for management.