The Role of FEIFA
FEIFA was established following discussions between a number of like-minded and highly experienced advisers and owners of IFA businesses, all of whom felt that there was a distinct need for such an association - particularly in the global environment that has resulted from the economic meltdown that began to unfold in 2007.
The Federation looks to attract similar individuals and companies in order to combine their expertise and experiences for the advantage of the whole Membership. FEIFA exists for the benefit of its Members and consumers, and aims to provide a strong voice for the IFA community across Europe and beyond; representing the sector with financial institutions, governments and regulatory bodies.
The Federation is not available to all companies in the IFA sector. By only admitting Members after a rigorous vetting and due diligence procedure, FEIFA provides consumers with an independent assessment of the regulatory and legal status of its Member companies.
Services provided by FEIFA
FEIFA provides a number of services that are of potential benefit to IFA companies, both large and small, and whether network members or not. The Federation looks to provide the following key benefits:
- Exclusivity - obtain sole access to funds and products where relevant, including unique protection policies
- Security – FEIFA aims to develop and maintain markets to safeguard Providers' distribution and thus product access for its Members
- Compliance – the Federation can assist with compliance processes, systems and documents
- Training – the dissemination of information and specific training via Conferences and Seminars is a key Federation strategy
- Information - general legal and technical assistance is provided and more specific assistance is available
- Recruitment - FEIFA members have access to a unique Recruitment Service, with exclusive expertise and discounts
- Leads – enquiries generated by this website and other marketing activities are fed directly to FEIFA members
- Fees – these services and benefits are available for a nominal annual fee
For further information please see the Member Benefits Factsheet on our Downloads page.