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Charles Stanley eyes orphan clients with D2C platform

IFAonline | 30 Jan 2012 | 11:50

Charles Stanley has appointed product aggregator All My Plans (AMP) to assist in the launch of a direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform later this year.

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Revealed: PA Awards 2012 - the adviser nominees

Professional Adviser is proud to announce the shortlists for the adviser categories for the Professional Adviser Awards 2012, which take place next month.

Professional Adviser | 12 Jan 2012 | 08:00
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Why things will never be the same for platforms

The platform market has undergone permanent change this year. Regulation and, more specifically, charging rules helped carve out a new platform landscape.

IFAonline | 21 Dec 2011 | 10:15

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The best of the alternatives in 2011

Maria Merricks asks three industry experts which alternative asset class has been the best performer over the past 12 months.

Professional Adviser | 15 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Bestinvest launches 'low cost' investment advisory service

Wealth manager Bestinvest has launched an investment advisory and discretionary managed portfolio service which it says will drive down the price of advice for customers.

IFAonline | 10 Nov 2011 | 10:20
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This week's Movers & Shakers

It has been another busy week in the world of financial services...

IFAonline | 09 Sep 2011 | 07:00
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Bestinvest hires former UBS man to head investment team

Bestinvest has appointed former UBS man Gareth Lewis as head of investment management.

IFAonline | 06 Sep 2011 | 13:30
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Revealed: The fund groups topping the 'dog' list

Retail investors' money in underperforming funds has leapt by 74% to £23.16bn, an increase of over £10bn since November 2010, according to Bestinvest.

Professional Adviser | 30 Aug 2011 | 11:00
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Why you should ditch the second home and invest in shares

Many investors opt for a second property to act as their nest egg for retirement, but equities have significantly outperformed the asset class in the longer term.

IFAonline | 22 Aug 2011 | 13:20
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Market crash: What ten of your peers are doing

At times like these, the common message to clients is not to panic. Is that what your peers are doing this time round, or are any big changes being made?

IFAonline | 05 Aug 2011 | 11:50
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Better Business: Can a friend be a client?

What should you do if a friend or family member wants financial advice? Maria Merricks asks advisers for their tips.

Professional Adviser | 28 Jul 2011 | 08:00
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How to spot a poisonous client

Clients come in all shapes and sizes but, as Heath Reidy discovered, it might be wise to keep an eye out for the following...

Professional Adviser | 23 Jun 2011 | 08:00
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This week's Movers & Shakers

After a total of 14 years with Fidelity, Peter Hicks will leave the company next month. Here's our round-up of this week's big industry movers...

IFAonline | 17 Jun 2011 | 10:09

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