2006 Press Releases
Don't be frivolous about finance this festive period urges unbiased.co.uk
29 Dec 2006 12:00 am
With all the presents and parties it is easy to see how Christmas spending can spiral out of control. To help manage your money...
AIC/IFAP annual joint poll- fund manager and IFA 2007 predictions
19 Dec 2006 12:00 am
IFAs and Fund Managers optimistic about the FTSE’s prospects in 2007Blue chips on fund managers’ 2007 wish list - smaller companies for IFAsIFAs still...
Taxman is bagging 808 million of charities' money
5 Dec 2006 12:00 am
-Ensure your charitable donations are tax efficient- UK charities lost out on more than 808 million last year - 117 million more than the...
Robust IFA sector enters 'brave new world'
27 Nov 2006 12:00 am
New figures from unbiased.co.uk reveal the current ‘State of the IFA Nation’Almost a 10% rise in member firms since depolarisationAlmost two thirds of IFAs...
Four million parents to shell out on kids' new homes reveals unbiased.co.uk
9 Nov 2006 12:00 am
76% of parents who have helped do not expect any money lent to be repaid1 in 8 parents have already, or are expecting, to...
Britons improve IHT planning, but still waste 1.3 billion
30 Oct 2006 12:00 am
UK adults will waste a massive 1.3 billion through poor inheritance tax planning this year according to annual research* by unbiased.co.uk, the website promoting...
Demand for independent financial advice heats up
26 Oct 2006 12:00 am
IFAP’s quarterly Advice Drivers report reveals appetite for independent financial advice was 13% higher this summer than last As demand for independent...
Can Brits hold their financial resolve in 2007? Or will our good intentions go to waste? Again...
17 Oct 2006 12:00 am
Over 16 million British adults are set to make a New Year’s resolution next yearBut over half (52%) will lose their resolve before June...
Alliance Trust declares its commitment to independent financial advice by sponsoring IFAP
13 Oct 2006 12:00 am
IFA Promotion, the organisation promoting the benefits of independent financial advice, today announced that Alliance Trust has become its latest sponsor, demonstrating further support...
IFAP highlights reality gap at the foot of the ladder
11 Oct 2006 12:00 am
49% of non-homeowners say they can’t afford to get onto the property ladder1 in 3 prospective buyers say that owning a home is a...
UK missing out on 2.7 billion of pensions cash
25 Sep 2006 12:00 am
2 billion worth of pension credits will go unclaimed this year Whilst the UK’s retirement savers squander 658 million in unnecessary tax paymentsIn the throes...
UK savings soar to record highs
20 Sep 2006 12:00 am
But we can’t let go of bad habits: For every pound saved, we are borrowing 48 pence Visit www.unbiased.co.uk/getsaving to take control of your...
Errors in self-assessment cost UK taxpayers 319 million
11 Sep 2006 12:00 am
ERRORS IN SELF-ASSESSMENT COST UK TAXPAYERS 319 MILLION AND POOR RECORD-KEEPING COULD COST UP TO 3,000 MORE EACH - Visit www.taketaxaction.co.uk or call 0800 085...
IFA Promotion comments on the recent Which? financial advice research
7 Sep 2006 12:00 am
In response to the recent research findings of Which? regarding financial advice provision in the UK, David Elms, Chief Executive of IFA Promotion, comments:...
Teenage dreams face the reality of home buying
4 Sep 2006 12:00 am
83% of teenagers believe they will become home-owners, yet millions of UK adults cannot afford to get on the property ladderOver half of teenagers...
Demand for ethical investment advice up 100%
21 Aug 2006 12:00 am
IFA market responding the number of IFAP members listing ethical investment advice in their top 8 business areas is up 33% in last...
IFAP points to growing fee-only demand and welcomes payment transition initiative
18 Aug 2006 12:00 am
- Fee-only IFAs are already getting more high net worth and corporate business leads from IFAP, particularly in the South East-IFA Promotion today voiced...
Doing your sums for university pays dividends
14 Aug 2006 12:00 am
Visit www.unbiased.co.uk for IFA Promotion’s free factsheet, ‘Funding for University’ 4 out of 5 of the student generation* don’t keep track of their finances1...
Rate rise should mean more interest in saving...but UK needs to get a grip on budgeting
9 Aug 2006 12:00 am
Visit www.unbiased.co.uk/getsaving and start taking some financial control A massive 72% of UK consumers believe they aren’t saving enough, but out of the people...
IFAP spotlights 'Chartered' status across web searches
28 Jul 2006 12:00 am
‘Qualifications are a powerful marketing tool for the independent sector’IFA Promotion has added a Chartered Financial Planner selection option to its core Find an...
UK workers waste 207 million in tax breaks by ignoring employee share plans
26 Jul 2006 12:00 am
Find an IFA at www.unbiased.co.uk to ensure you get your fair sharesUK employees will miss out on a staggering 207 million of tax breaks...
Brits would sooner blow pay rise on luxuries than clear debt or get saving
18 Jul 2006 12:00 am
Holidays and home improvements top the list, while financial priorities lag behind18 July 2006Over 30 million UK adults (70% of the UK adult population)...
Demand for independent financial advice reaches new heights
12 Jul 2006 12:00 am
IFAP’s Advice Drivers quarterly report reveals appetite for independent financial advice is 9% higher this year 312,719 requests for details of local IFAs...
UK non-taxpayers - rescue your money!
27 Jun 2006 12:00 am
27 June 2006UK NON-TAXPAYERS - RESCUE YOUR MONEY!Fill out an R85 form and you could save 51, says IFA PromotionJust over 6.2 million* non-taxpayers...
UK Takes (Some) Control Of Debt
23 Jun 2006 12:00 am
Friday 23rd JuneUK Takes (Some) Control Of Debt Net repayment of debt and buoyant savings levels provide indication of new financial restraint but...For every...
Consumer confusion reigns one year after shake up of financial advice market
31 May 2006 12:00 am
31 May 2006 90% of people say seeing an ‘independent’ adviser is important to them36 million (84%) UK adults* admit they don’t understand the different...
Celebrate Tax Freedom Day On 3rd June
25 May 2006 12:00 am
26 May 2006But... take tax action and you could make merry sooner, says IFA Promotion- Visit www.taketaxaction.co.uk to see how YOU could save tax...
In case of emergency...phone dad
23 May 2006 12:00 am
22nd May 2006 Fewer than one in five would rely on rainy day savings in a financial crisis, while 43% would turn to family...
IFAP members increasingly recognising the value of online leads
19 May 2006 12:00 am
IFAP MEMBERS INCREASINGLY RECOGNISING THE VALUE OF ONLINE LEADS Annual survey reveals member IFA satisfaction with IFAP activity 46% cite the ‘Find an...
Defaqto becomes IFA Promotion's latest sponsor
26 Apr 2006 12:00 am
IFA Promotion today announced that Defaqto Ltd is to sponsor its ongoing marketing programme to boost consumer awareness of the benefits of independent financial...
Web beats banks as first port of call for advice-seekers
26 Apr 2006 12:00 am
The internet is the first port of call for potential IFA clients planning to take financial advice, according to an Ipsos MORI survey...
Prospective first time buyers oblivious to the financial reality of the homebuying process
25 Apr 2006 12:00 am
PROSPECTIVE FIRST TIME BUYERS OBLIVIOUS TO FINANCIAL REALITY OF THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS Find the right local mortgage IFA for you at www.impartial.co.uk With...
ISA season resurgence drives 22% increase in demand for independent financial advice
19 Apr 2006 12:00 am
In the first quarter of 2006, IFA Promotion (IFAP), the organisation promoting the benefits of independent financial advice, handled 62,363 searches for independent investments...
Equity release: make sure you have a tight grip on the facts
18 Apr 2006 12:00 am
Visit www.impartial.co.uk for IFA Promotion’s FREE guide to equity releaseDemand for equity release advice more than doubles from April 2004Equity release business is...
Petrol duty, TV licence fee and inheritance tax are Britain's most resented taxes
21 Mar 2006 12:00 am
- Visit www.taketaxaction.co.uk to help tackle your tax waste - As speculation surrounds the content of Gordon Brown’s tenth Budget box (Wednesday 22nd March), annual...
New year demand for pension IFAs doubles, as need for A-Day advice begins to dawn
14 Mar 2006 12:00 am
IFA Promotion reports doubled enquiries for advice on pensions provision in January 2006, compared to last year Growth of A-Day awareness prompts 21,580...
The Eye Team: Searching high and low for the best IFA
13 Mar 2006 12:00 am
IFAP launches new look consumer advertising campaign and websites Visit www.unbiased.co.uk and www.impartial.co.uk IFA Promotion has launched a new look consumer advertising campaign designed...
UK adults waste 7.6 billion in tax
3 Mar 2006 12:00 am
UK ADULTS WASTE 7.6 BILLION IN TAX That’s 1.8 billion* more than last year, as the true impact of unclaimed tax credits hits home ...
Mortgages an afterthought for most first-time buyers
20 Feb 2006 12:00 am
70% of first-time buyers say independent financial advice is important for their mortgage, but just 18% see an IFA Find the right local...
Pensions are still the UKs number one advice need...
20 Feb 2006 12:00 am
...BUT WITH A-DAY IN SIGHT, MANY MAYBE LEAVING IT TOO LATE TO BENEFIT FULLY OR AVOID LOSING OUT Retirement planning remained the UK consumer’s top...
Just one in five UK adults plan to take pension action
14 Feb 2006 12:00 am
47% know “A-Day” refers to pension reforms, up from just 16% in June 57% of pension savers have no idea of their pension...
Monday 6th February is Debt Freedom Day
14 Feb 2006 12:00 am
Debt Freedom Day falls four days earlier than last year, but it still takes 35 days’ pay just to clear the interest on...
Latest News - Unbiased
7 Feb 2006 12:00 am
Latest News - Impartial
7 Feb 2006 12:00 am
Latest News - Take Pension Action
7 Feb 2006 12:00 am
Latest News - Beadvised
7 Feb 2006 12:00 am
Latest News - Get Saving
7 Feb 2006 12:00 am
IFA-Promotion Stakeholder update - Issue 5
31 Jan 2006 12:00 am
ContentsIntroduction Comment from David Elms - Chief Executive of IFA Promotion Research findings Stakeholder win list OPRA Registered Stakeholder Pension Scheme Providers New Publications/guides...
900 million wasted by poor pension planning
31 Jan 2006 12:00 am
Maximise your pension contributions and save tax, says IFA PromotionUK taxpayers will squander at least 900 million this year by not using up their...
UK on course to waste 1.6 billion on inheritance tax this year
31 Jan 2006 12:00 am
Annual research* by IFA Promotion (IFAP), the organisation promoting the benefits of independent financial advice, shows that UK adults will waste a massive 1.6...
NatWest Business Banking confirms its support for IFA Promotion
31 Jan 2006 12:00 am
IFA Promotion (IFAP), the organisation promoting the benefits of independent financial advice, today welcomes NatWest Business Banking’s announcement that it is to become its...
Do your New Year's resolutions last or are you a serial resolver?
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
Do your New Year's resolutions last or are you a serial resolver? Nearly 7 million British adults will make a New Year’s resolution...
IFAP/AITC joint poll- Investment trust fund manager and IFA 2006 predictions
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
- Fund managers more bullish than IFAs about FTSE’s prospects in 2006- IFAs expect Emerging markets to outperform Fund managers opt for Japan- ...
Charities losing 691 million through donors' tax inefficiency
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
-Take tax action to ensure your generosity reaches your chosen good cause - UK charities lost out on more than 691 million last year...
Revenue set to fine taxpayers 418 million for late returns, errors and unpaid tax
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
With only 22 days to go - worried about meeting the January 31st tax deadline? Call 0800 085 3250 or visit www.taketaxaction.co.uk and get...
IFA Promotion wins Plain English Award
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
IFA Promotion (IFAP), the organisation promoting the benefits of independent financial advice, has been awarded a Plain English Campaign Award for its consumer guide...
UK singletons delay settling down and forget about finances
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
One in ten UK singletons are out of control of their finances Over half of UK adults (24 million people) refuse to cut back...
IFA Promotion clarifies the key facts...about Key Facts
26 Jan 2006 12:00 am
Visit www.unbiased.co.uk or call 0800 085 3250 to find out how you can make the new disclosure documents work for you, before you...
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