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Secrets & lies: The struggle to whistleblow

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00

The FSA is big on whistleblowing, or so it claims. But these adviser testimonies suggest the regulator is rather letting the industry down, writes Laura Miller.

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“It’s a jolly sight harder staying independent than I thought”

The FSA began its final round of RDR surgeries last week, less than a year before full roll-out of the new rules. But surprises continue to crop up...

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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A platform can be for life not just retirement

With the average cost to an IFA for moving clients between platforms at £1,000, it makes sense to get clients in the right proposition from the start, writes Terry Huddart, technical communications manager at Nucleus.

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00

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What next for the high yield sector?

Following a mixed 2011, Maria Merricks asks fund managers what this year has in store for the high yield sector.

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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Why the eurozone is destined to flounder

Dawn Kendall, multi-manager at Architas, uses historical examples to pinpoint why the European monetary union is bound to fail in its present form.

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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From the Ed: There's always something handy in the small print

The FSA published its annual consumer survey last week. It’s often a dull read – mainly because little ever changes in the public’s perception of providers, products and the FSA.

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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Making the most of income tax savings

Angela Haythorne, financial planner at JLT Wealth Management, explains the many and varied ways you can help reduce your clients’ income tax liabilities...

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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How tech is bucking the global trend

Jeremy Gleeson, portfolio manager at AXA Framlington, explains why interest in the technology sector is gaining pace.

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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What a Statement of Professional Standing looks like

Financial planner Joel Adams, one of the first to be issued a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) by the CII, has kindly agreed to share his certificate so others can see what they look like (if they're interested).

Professional Adviser | 03 Feb 2012 | 09:46
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Five key risks to the global economy in 2012

David Coombs, head of multi asset investments at Rathbones, is confident we are moving toward a real solution in Europe. But he says several risks remain...

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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What now the so-called safe havens are struggling?

Robin Hepworth, CIO of Ecclesiastical Investment Management, looks at the options now the supposed safe havens of cash and government bonds are out of bounds for most investors.

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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Small print: Why the 
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needs urgent attention

In response to an FSA consultation paper on the post-RDR treatment of legacy assets, Cofunds’ managing director of operational services, Stephen Mohan, fears the regulator’s failure to issue new rules may harm consumers.

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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To risk rate or not to risk rate?

Adrian Gaspar, senior consultant at Defaqto, on how to run due diligence across risk rated and multi-manager funds.

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00

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