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20 January 2012 - Tenet reports year of improved financial performance
Tenet reports an increased operating profit of £1.27m in annual report and accounts
20 January 2012 - Tenet reports rush to QCF4, but warns on deadlines
Tenet reports significant activity on QCF4, but warns advisers on deadlines
19 January 2012 - Tenet QICM accreditation is first in IFA sector
Tenet win a prestigious Quality in Credit Management (QiCM) award from the Institute of Credit Management
18 January 2012 - Olympic hopefuls to inspire Tenet conference delegates
A motivational session from 2012 Olympic hopefuls provides a fitting climax to Tenet's annual conferences
16 January 2012 - Tenet increases investment in post-RDR independent advice support structure
Tenet maintains that independent status not as onerous as first anticipated and is enhancing its support offering accordingly
11 January 2012 - Tenet sees growing demand for QCF6
Tenet reports that a significant number of advisers are indicating an intention to go to QCF6 and beyond
13 January 2012 - Tenet rings in the New Year with two key appointments
Tenet welcomes a new head of regulatory policy and head of training to the team.
19 December 2011 - Tenet sees 16% rise in protection sales
Tenet reports an average 16% rise in protection sales within the Group for 2011
08 December 2011 - Trend for 2011 - Multiple adviser firms attracted to AR model
Tenet continues to see growth in AR numbers as the pace of change accelerates pre RDR
01 December 2011 - Sinfonia funds now on Novia platform
Risk-rated investment specialists, Sinfonia, have reached an agreement with Novia for their IFSL funds to go on the Novia platform
28 November 2011 - Tenet sees growing demand for QCF6
Tenet reports an appetite amongst advisers for QCF6 and beyond
15 November 2011 - Adviser charging embraced by Tenet IFAs
Tenet has revealed that an encouraging 87 per cent of IFAs have confirmed they are ready for implementing adviser charging
10 November 2011 - 'First in sector' accreditation for Tenet credit management team
Tenet Group has won a prestigious Quality in Credit Management (QiCM) award from the Institute of Credit Management.
10 November 2011 - Gary takes golfing title
Gary Brooks, of Soham-based Edgar Brooks & Co, has become only the second winner of Tenet's 'Golfer of The Year' competition
26 October 2011 - Tenet appoints Ison as Head of Technical Services
Tenet has appointed Jackie Ison to the newly-created role of head of technical services.
30 September 2011 - Last by name - but Colin's one of first by nature…
As the RDR looms ever larger on the horizon, Tenet IFA, Colin Last, is extolling the virtues of AIFA's new diploma in investment planning
09 September 2011 - Tenet unite Sinfonia, 7IM and F&C Thames River to launch new 'Prime Portfolio'
Tenet has united 7IM, Sinfonia and F&C to launch a new risk-rated investment proposition: ‘Prime Portfolio’
01 September 2011 - QCF 4 call to action: Tenet offers interest free funding
Tenet is offering advisers interest-free funding to cover their qualification costs to QCF level 4 as part of an enhanced support package
25 August 2011 - Tenet launches new 'Business Excellence' Programme
Tenet has launched a ‘Business Excellence’ programme to take client firms through and beyond RDR
22 August 2011 - Tenet ahead of objective to be RDR ready
Tenet reports it is ahead of its objectives to be RDR ready and expects to be reporting a healthy profit over 2010 in this year’s report and accounts
01 August 2011 - 78% think less than half current platforms will survive next 5 years
78% of advisers surveyed by Tenet believed that less than half the current platforms will survive the next 5 years
27 July 2011 - Hudson steps down as Tenet CEO
The board of Tenet Group Limited announced with regret that Simon Hudson has decided to step down as chief executive.
20 July 2011 - Higher regulatory costs will damage industry says Tenet
The FSA’s statement that the new Financial Conduct Authority will be a much more interventionist regulator and that this will come at an increased cost, has alarmed adviser support group Tenet
24 June 2011 - Industry could see 25% adviser reduction in early 2013
10-15% of advisers may miss achieving QCF 4, which coupled with the expected 10% of advisers expected to exit investment advice, could reduced adviser numbers by 25% in early 2013 warns Tenet
17 June 2011 - Employers will pay premium for RDR ready advisers
There is increasing evidence that individuals who already hold QCF level 4 equivalent qualifications will have greater access to job opportunities across the market, say Tenet
13 June 2011 - Tenet says Govt support is essential for future of industry
Tenet is issuing further guidance to advisers - and encourages the industry as a whole - to step-up efforts to engage with MPs on the long-term future of the industry.
09 June 2011 - Tenet advisers favour traditional exam route
Tenet has confirmed that despite several alternative assessment routes becoming available in the run-up to the launch of the RDR, advisers are favouring the traditional modular approach.
06 June 2011 - Tenet disputes proposed increase to FOS award limit
The proposal to increase the limit on awards made by the FOS from £100k to £150k is inappropriate for a number of reasons, says adviser support group Tenet.
23 May 2011 - Surge in viewing figures for new Tenet extranet
Tenet reports a 20 per cent surge in new users since it introduced a completely refreshed extranet service at the beginning of May.
20 May 2011 - Tenet Training Department to launch mentoring service
Tenet's in-house training department is to launch the latest addition to its RDR support programme, a mentoring service to help guide advisers through their journey to QCF Level 4 and beyond
11 April 2011 - More clarity needed for employers on workplace pension reforms say Tenet advisers
93% of advisers recently surveyed by Tenet believe that the Government has not provided enough clarity for employers regarding the forthcoming workplace pension reforms
01 April 2011 - Enhance post RDR success by outsourcing investment decisions, says Sinfonia
Sinfonia RDR will provide an opportunity for adviser firms to re-energise their business by embracing a multi-manager solution
08 March 2011 - Tenet urges treasury select committee to widen RDR debate
Tenet is urging the Treasury Select Committee to consider the wider issues facing the advice sector, which it believes need to be addressed
24 February 2011 - Tenet gains authorisation for former Clarkson Hill advisers
15 former Clarkson Hill advisers have been granted full investment permissions - with a further 18 expected soon
11 February 2011 - Zurich voted provider of the year by Tenet advisers
Zurich UK Life has scooped the title of 'Provider of the Year' at the recent Tenet Group business conference
09 February 2011 - Sinfonia goes live with Cofunds platform
Leeds-based risk-rated investment specialist, Sinfonia, has confirmed that as from 1 February its IFSL funds will be accessible on the Cofunds platform
28 January 2011 - Tenet tuition gives advisers 50% better chance of passing exams
The latest series of results achieved on Tenet-run training courses have again exceeded the national averages
24 January 2011 - Sinfonia launch new online non-advised ISA facility
Risk-rated investment specialists, Sinfonia, have introduced a click-through internet ISA selector
20 January 2011 - Tenet begins RDR countdown with 2011 events programme
Tenet has confirmed 130 venues for its 2011 professional adviser development & events programme
14 January 2011 - Tenet 2011 conference to give advisers competitive advantage
Tenet Group's annual business conferences will bring together top industry experts to provide insight on the key topics and opportunities for 2011 and beyond
26 November 2010 - Tenet advisers put faith in new government
Survey reveals advisers think the change of government would have a positive effect on the long-term outlook for financial services
22 November 2010 - Tenet Confirms RDR Partnership With Calibrand
Tenet has teamed-up with RDR qualification provider, Calibrand, to offer the new Diploma in Professional Financial Advice to its clients
17 March 2010 - Peter Charge to head up directly authorised sales at Tenet
Peter Charge has been appointed head of sales at the Leeds-based Tenet Group
05 October 2010 - Advisers switch focus to impact of fee charging says Tenet
The impending switch to fee-charging need not be the stumbling block many are anticipating according to Tenet
28 September 2010 - Tenet Invests in CII Accreditation
Tenet has become the first IFA support services group to achieve prior learning accreditation with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
20 September 2010 - Restricted views feed confusion regarding advice labels, says Tenet
Tenet acknowledges that it has responsibility as a large distribution group to present the facts, rather than specific preferences regarding the FSA proposals for the new advice labels
17 September 2010 - Tenet offers run-off cover for former advisers
Tenet has stepped-in to help former advisers solve the problem of obtaining run-off cover
06 September 2010 - 'Be prepared': Tenet warn
Advisers who have a spotless record are still not immune from an FSA investigation
13 August 2010 - Tenet Provides £1m worth of support as banks remain cautious
Tenet reports it has provided more than £1m in financial support to its adviser firms
03 September 2010 - Tenet endorses new AIFA diploma
Tenet has come out firmly in support of the new Diploma in Investment Planning (DipIP), offered by CIOBS in association with AIFA and BPP
27 August 2010 - Tenet exam results continue to exceed the national average
With the Retail Distribution Review deadline moving ever closer, Tenet reports positive results from its training courses
05 August 2010 - Tenet raises concern over hardening PI terms and impact on advisers
Read Tenet's concerns over hardening PI terms
19 July 2010 - New MD appointed to TenetConnect and TenetSelect
Tenet Group confirms the appointment of Mike O'Brien as MD of TenetConnect & TenetSelect
07 July 2010 - Tenet survey reveals significant swing in adviser opinion
A Tenet survey of its clients has revealed a significant swing in the way advisers are looking towards RDR and beyond
25 June 2010 - Big Names On Agenda At 2010 'Virtual PDM'
Tenet's 2010 virtual Professional Development Meeting will be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday 30 June
17 June 2010 - Annuity Desk Opens Up New Market For Investors
TenetRetirement Solutions has launched a new non-advised ‘annuity desk’ facility - offering advisers the benefit of incremental income levels in exchange for the minimum of administrative input
18 May 2010 - Tenet Foundation Degree Enables Candidates To Earn As They Learn
Tenet is set to launch a 'first year foundation degree' as an effective entry route for new advisers
04 May 2010 - Tenet Unveils QCF Level 6 Financial Planner Option As Alternative To QCF Level 4
Tenet Group has announced a new route for QCF4 qualification - and beyond
23 April 2010 - Tenet Concerned Over Regulatory Impact On Industry & Consumers
IFA support services group, Tenet, is growing increasingly concerned over the amount of proposed regulatory changes, which are likely to deliver poorer consumer outcomes.
21 April 2010 - Tenet Launch ‘RDR-Ready’ Adviser Support Programme
Tenet launch guide to help IFAs make an informed choice and plan more effectively for the post-RDR world
25 March 2010 - Tenet Sees 55% Rise In Adviser Attendance At Events
After revising its events programme for 2010, attendances at Tenet’s first round of 18 professional development meetings has increased by 55% compared to last year.
26 March 2010 - Gemma Harle Appointed Managing Director At TenetLime
Tenet Group has confirmed the appointment of Gemma Harle as MD of TenetLime
01 March 2010 - Tenet Re-brand Goes Live on 1st March
Rebrand signals not only a bright new image, but also a whole new way of working, both internally and externally
09 February 2010 - Tenet maintain profitability despite recession
Tenet demonstrate continuing profitability and resilience in its annual report & accounts
01 December 2009 - Tenet talent show raises £500 for Children In Need
A star-studded finale to a Tenet staff briefing
09 December 2009 - LIME and Whitechurch form strategic alliance
Access to LIME's mortgage club for all Whitechurch members
04 February 2010 - Sinfonia launch non-advised ISA process
Sinfonia Asset Management has developed a simple, non-advised investment process
09 February 2010 - John Barham appointed head of sales At Tenet
Tenet announces new head of sales
