The majority (67%) of advisers think Brexit is good for their business but are worried about investment volatility during the two-year process of leaving the EU, research has found.
Metlife found advisers were particularly optimistic about demand for Brexit-related advice, which they thought would increase this year. The research, which polled 206 specialist retirement advisers in January 2017, found advisers were optimistic for business in general throughout 2017, with more than half expecting to recruit more advisers. ‘Biggest challenge' However, almost three-quarters (74%) of advisers polled by MetLife were concerned about customers in traditional drawdown. The advisers thought uncertainty during the two-year EU exit process would increase investment risk...
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