The trouble with pensions is that once you're up to speed with them they go and change them again, writes Duncan Hannay Robertson CFP^CM, co- chairman of East Anglia branch. Read more ...

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The IFP's third exclusive annual Paraplanner conference, sponsored by Seven Investment Management, is taking place on 23 May at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Read more ...

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With advisers now qualified to Level 4, more individuals are looking to take advanced level qualifications such as Certified Financial Planner^CM certification. Read more ...

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What do think your clients might say about you when they meet friends or family following their meeting with you? Are they strong advocates and if so what are they strong advocates of? On the other hand, might they be moaning about having to see their adviser to sort out their pension which seems really expensive for the service they get? Read more ...

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If you're a Financial Planner, then we'd like to think the IFP would be your choice of Accredited Body from now on. Read more ...

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Chester and North Wales branch started the year with a session from Alex Wheelan of Vanguard and branch chair John Fachiri CFP^CM. Read more ...

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What a start to the year, writes Claire Menni, the new chair of the IFP's London branch. Read more ...

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Thames Valley branch members were treated to an analysis of successful investment strategies for a low interest rate environment by Alastair George of Hasley Investment Management LLP. Read more ...

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2013 has already seen a big rise in the number of people attending IFP branch meetings. Read more ...

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Fulfilling the minimum annual requirement of ethics CPD can sometimes seem like a challenge. To make things easier for members, the IFP's new programme of CPD workshops includes a day focused on ethics and practice standards. Read more ...

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