AIFA

The newly branded Association for Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) voted to accept restricted advisers at its annual general meeting (AGM) held yesterday.

The managing director of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), Martin Wheatley, last night congratulated advisers for retaining the trust of their clients, explaining this is the industry's "great strength."

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has come out strongly against plans to increase the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy threshold.

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) recorded a deficit of almost £154,000 in 2011/12.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) should establish "clear and measurable" objectives to make it more accountable, the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has said.

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The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has called for claims management companies (CMCs) to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Firms offering restricted advice are spreading "propaganda" about the apparent difficulties of meeting the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) new independence rules, according to consultant David Severn, a former head of investment business policy...

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The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) is to change its name to the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA).