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26 Apr
2012
Only 242 days to Christmas
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The recent smattering of snow across some extremities of the British Isles got me thinking about booking a holiday for Christmas 2012, anticipating time with the family and relaxation.
06 Jan
2012
Are you prepared for the level 4 challenge?
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The countdown to meet the RDR requirements of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has now started in earnest with the deadline for investment advisers and wealth managers to attain Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) level 4 qualification is now less than 12 months away.
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09/01/12 -
Focus Solutions enhances focus:360° to support the next generation platform model
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focus:progress receives accreditation from the CII for its gap fill courses
09/08/11 -
Major retail bank goes live with focus:360° consumer from Focus Solutions
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20/07/11 -
Focus achieves over 75 top tier ratings from the F&TRC for its financial planning tools
07/07/11 -
Focus Solutions recognised for ‘outstanding’ customer service
17/06/11 -
Focus appoints Andrew O'Keeffe from Intellego PDP Limited as Lead Consultant for focus:progress
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Metlife invest for growth with eCommerce partnership - Focus Solutions agreement strengthens IFA customer service
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RNS - Cancellation of trading on AIM