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Financial planning

With AFCA urging financial advisers to report instances of misconduct, Assured Support has broken down the red flags to be aware of in your own business....

Financial planning

Financial services consultancy Assured Support has appointed a new chairman to its advisory board, who previously served as Count’s chair and chief executive of the FPA....

Financial planning

Learning to delegate authority and relinquish a hands-on approach is a critical step towards building a self-sustaining financial advice practice, says Assured Support....

Features

As financial advisers enter the new year, Assured Support shares eight strategies to help advice businesses thrive through focused and consistent planning....

Financial planning

Assured Support explores five tips to help financial advisers embed compliance into the heart of their business, with 2025 set to see further regulatory change....

Financial planning

Compliance and risk consultancy Assured Support has pinpointed five common compliance mistakes made by financial advice firms, borne from small oversights that can quickl...

Financial planning

Proactive compliance risk management has become both a “regulatory necessity” and a “cornerstone of ethical excellence” for financial advice licensees, this compliance pr...

Policy & Regulation

Compliance professionals working in financial services are facing burnout risk as higher workloads, coupled with the ever-changing regulation, place notable strain on sta...

Financial planning

AFSLs need to be prepared for enhanced compliance requirements as new privacy rules will necessitate a thorough look at reviews and processes, especially under the threat...

Policy & Regulation

Financial advisers need to make sure all their new regulatory requirements are in place by October to avoid any scrutiny from the regulators, even if they aren’t receivin...

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