The Derbyshire has expanded its subsidiary, Derbyshire IFS, to offer independent advice on products and services.
Derbyshire previously tied to Norwich Union but will now offer whole of market advice through Derbyshire IFS. The new service includes advice on a range of protection products, savings and investments, inheritance tax planning and pre and post-retirement planning - from all providers in the marketplace. The expansion is, says the Society, key to its growth plans with up to 80 financial advisers to be recruited and follows the successful entry into the market of new specialist lending brand Salt. The news follows the recent announcement by Bradford & Bingley that it is closing its indep...
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