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Consumers still have faith in IFAs

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

New figures from Unbiased.co.uk reveals that the number of consumers seeking independent financial advice on mortgages and investment rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2008 relative to the previous three months.

Advisers can play a key role in support

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) believe that financial advisers should play a key role in supporting consumers who are struggling with their finances.

LV= joins Paradigm panel

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

Paradigm Mortgage Services has welcomed LV= as the latest member of its preferred Equity Release Panel.

Million pound property sales rise by 36%

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

New research from Halifax Estate Agents reveals that million pound property sales in Great Britain rose by 36% in 2007, contrasting with the 9% fall in total property sales over the year.

Skills shortages worsening in financial services

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

The Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) second annual skills survey reveals a worsening skills shortage in the financial services sector.

AMI and AFB publish Expo programme

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and the Association of Finance Brokers (AFB) have published details of the topics to be covered in their seminar programme at Mortgage Business Expo Manchester.

Proactive policies needed to stop slowdown

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has warned that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the Government must adopt pro-active policy measures aimed at countering the very real threats to business growth. However, the good news is that it believes a recession in the UK is unlikely.

Is this the start of a Sterling bounceback?

Fri, 9 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

The Euro is currently trading at 1.30 with Sterling down dramatically from record highs of two weeks ago. This could be the start of a Sterling bounceback according to currency exchange specialist FC Exchange.

New chairman at FISA

Fri, 9 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

The Finance Industry Standards Association (FISA), the secured loan industry’s self-regulatory and compliance body, has appointed Phil Nunnerley as its new chairman.

Building societies well placed to succeed

Fri, 9 May 2008 06:23:10 GMT

“Whatever the scenario, building societies are very well placed to succeed” - that was the key message from the outgoing Chairman of the Building Societies Association (BSA), Iain Cornish, in his farewell address to the BSA Annual Conference in Manchester.