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The IFP CEO on bespoke learning models for adviser training

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Nick Cann, CEO of the IFP on tailoring learning activities to suit individual advisers.

Feedback would suggest that advisers have been very busy with two key priorities this year. These are the needs of their clients and the priority to meet the examination requirements set out within the RDR. As the financial year comes to an end there will undoubtedly be an opportunity to lift the head slightly to consider other priorities. In particular, those who have already met the proposed level 4 requirements will undoubtedly be setting themselves further challenges to differentiate themselves and their business. For every person moaning about more qualifications there is somebody e...

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