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The Anniversary Year - recalling the biggest changes of the decade
We are delighted that Derek Bradley, Panaceas CEO, will be joining the first panel session at FT Advisers Financial Advice Forum 2022 on 22 September.
Avatar, a glimpse into the future
Last Thursday morning I created my own avatar but I was neither blue, nor visiting Pandora and falling for an ex-marine. I was visiting a City conference centre smartly dressed with perfectly coiffed hair and collecting financial product literature courtesy of Panacea Adviser, which is claiming the UKs first virtual financial services conference.
Whats happening at the UK's first financial services virtual event
On 25th February, the Retirement Choices 2016 virtual event will allow you to access details about the latest retirement products and videos right from the convenience of your desktop.
Canada Life is pleased to be exhibiting at Retirement Choices 2016 by Panacea Adviser
Todays retirees are fortunate that with the new pension freedoms they have a range of options to suit their personal circumstances. However, circumstances can change during retirement so flexibility is a key requirement.
The Auditorium
Whilst visiting Retirement Choices 2016, dont forget to go to the auditorium where a number of videos have been made specifically for the event.
Visit the Kinder Institute Stand
The Kinder Institute stand will include: Information A detailed program of information and upcoming event schedules Video: George Kinder on How Life Planning and financial planning work together? Links to additional videos of George Kinder discussing Life Planning Information on the revolutionary Life Planning for You website, lifeplanningforyou.com
BrightTalk: Delivering effective client videos
Alex Boronin, Sales Director from BrightTALK will be available from 2 to 4pm to answer any questions you may have about creating webinars and videos for your clients, and how you can benefit from using rich content to engage with your clients more effectively and efficiently.
Retirement Choices 2016: Join us at the M&G stand for videos, guides and thought-leadership
At M&G, we understand the key role advisers have to play in helping people find the right solutions for making adequate provisions for long, comfortable financial futures. To help your clients understand the importance of a financial plan we have a range of articles, client-facing materials and conversation starters on our Income Realities site.
Visit the GAM stand
Watch a short infographic video on how to use growth funds for tax-efficient retirement income.
Join Royal London at Retirement Options 2016
At Royal London, we might be from the olden days but we understand the importance of moving with the times as well. Thats why were delighted to be part of the UKs first free virtual conference, hosted by Panacea Adviser.
Whats happening on the Panacea stand
Win Enter our Selfie Prize Draw and win a mixed case of wine Take a selfie (screenshot) of you at the Panacea Adviser Retirement Choices Event. Post them on twitter with the hashtag #PAVE16, throughout the day for a chance to win a mixed case of wine. A winner will be picked at random on Friday 26th February.
Visit BNY Mellon
With the recent changes to the UK pension landscape, we are seeing significant and growing client demand for multi-asset investment solutions that can provide a sustainable income whilst also providing the potential for capital growth over the long term, to provide for future generations. The BNY Mellon Investment Management stand will showcase the Newton Multi-Asset Income Fund.
Visit the Aviva Platform stand
At the Aviva Platform stand youll find a range of materials and videos to help you have beneficial conversations with your clients. Among other things, they will help with your discussions about longevity and the need for pension pots to last longer than clients anticipate.
Visit The Pension Regulator stand
The Pensions Regulator is pleased to be participating in this event - to help employers and their business advisers understand more about workplace pensions and automatic enrolment.
'The rise of the virtual conference
A virtual trade show is a cross between a webcast meeting and a video game. And its the next big trend in trade shows. Although a mere 1% of all trade shows were held online, industry experts expected that by the end of 2016, more than 25% of trade shows will be conducted in virtual environments. Thats a market you cant afford to ignore. Susan A. Friedmann, CSP With this in mind Panacea Adviser are delighted to bring you the first FREE UK virtual event for financial advisers and paraplanners:
Reinventing the way business is conducted online
There is no denying the advantages of attending a trade exhibition or event. Its a fantastic way to meet suppliers, providers and support services, all under one roof. You can hear about product and services straight from the horses mouth, listen to the industrys leaders debating hot topics, network with new contacts and reacquaint with old ones.
Retirement Choices 2015 - a virtual conference from your desktop
Retirement is the subject of the moment as advisers, providers and clients alike begin to come to terms with what the recent Pension Reforms actually mean.
Retirement Choices 2016 - Pension reforms and Industry Views
The Government announced at the 2014 Budget proposals that from April 2015 it would allow people aged 55 and above to access to their money purchase pension savings as they wish during retirement, subject to their marginal rate of income tax.
Goodbye tension, hello pension
On the 25th February Panacea Adviser is hosting our own, very different, free and to your desktop 'Retirement Choices' event, specifically designed to bring advisers, paraplanners, providers and other industry experts together.
Retirement. Choices or conundrums?
A virtual trade show is a cross between a webcast meeting and a video game. And its the next big trend in trade shows. Although a mere 1% of all trade shows are now held online, industry experts expect that by 2015, more than 25% of trade shows will be conducted in virtual environments. Thats a market you cant afford to ignore.
Retirement. Choices or conundrums?
Retirement is the subject of the moment as advisers, providers and clients alike begin to come to terms with what the recent Pension Reforms actually mean.
Panacea Adviser Virtual Paraplanner Awards
Congratulations to all those that were shortlisted for Panacea Adviser Virtual Paraplanner Awards. The winners of all six categories have now been announced.
Panacea Adviser Virtual Paraplanner Awards 2015
Panacea Adviser launched its dedicated Paraplanner website in 2013 as Paraplanners are now seen as an important cog in the product (advice) decision-making process.
Panacea Adviser Virtual Paraplanner Awards
Following on from the first stage of the awards, our judges have reviewed all the nominations and drawn up a short list of four paraplanners for each category. Vote for your favourites today!
Panacea Paraplanner Awards
Show your support and nominate your favourite paraplanners for a Panacea Paraplanner Award.
Converting social media followers to clients
Facts: 72% of internet users use social networks. 60% of 50-60 year olds are now active on social media. Financial advisers that use social media successfully have created better client relationships, increase website visits and generate growth.
Safeguarding the future of your business Life after Trail
As many of you will be aware, earlier this month, in conjunction with New Model Business Academy, Panacea Adviser hosted a panel debate examining how advisers will fare once the end of trail commission comes into play and how advisers can prepare for the future of their business.
Safeguarding the future of your business life after trail
As the sunset clause date of April 2016 approaches, a recent poll conducted by Panacea Adviser established that 91% of over 1,400 advisers polled said that the removal of trail will be catastrophic for their business. Because of such as strong response, Panacea Adviser and NMBA have joined up to bring you an exclusive event with key industry figureheads to address the issues.
You've got the exams, changed the business model
The FSA assures the IFA community that RDR is in the customers benefit. However, seemingly no one had surveyed IFAs on how their clients feel about the impending changes in regulation.