distribution

Advisers say Widows' annuity return good for consumers

IFAonline | 07 Feb 2012 | 15:15

IFAs have welcomed Scottish Widows’ plan to re-enter the IFA annuity market as a move they said will boost competition in the sector.

widow
hangers

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
handshake

Pointon York pens ten distribution deals after £200k loss

Pointon York has signed distribution deals with platforms, networks and intermediaries after reporting a loss for 2011.

IFAonline | 24 Jan 2012 | 07:55

Other distribution articles

Lessons from the errors

FSA overrules CGT defence for recommending DIFs

An oft-cited reason for selecting a distributor influenced fund (DIF) over an independent vehicle - that it can mitigate clients' capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities - is not a strong enough standalone reason for recommending it, the FSA has said.

IFAonline | 05 Dec 2011 | 15:00
mfc-quality-logo

What will your business look like post-RDR?

- What client segment or segments will you serve? HNWIs, mass affluent or the mass market?

IFAonline | 19 Oct 2011 | 15:42
steve-lewis

Retirement Partnership founder Steve Lewis joins LV=

Steve Lewis, founder of Retirement Partnership, has been hired by LV= as head of distribution for retirement products.

IFAonline | 21 Sep 2011 | 11:35
A laptop computer

Protection markets can expect ‘exponential’ growth through aggregators – research

While protection is a healthy business, advisers can expect an “exponential“ growth in competion from internet aggregator sites an industry consultant has said.

Cover | 29 Jun 2011 | 12:51
around-the-world

Around the world: Simple products in India

In the first of a series examining worldwide developments in products, distribution and initiatives, Greg Becker begins by looking at India

Cover | 13 Apr 2011 | 14:29
tombstone

Not dead and buried: DIFs

Andrew Perkins, chairman of the Investment Funds Association, says reports of the RDR sounding the death knell for distributor-influenced funds are far from accurate.

Professional Adviser | 23 Sep 2010 | 08:00

ETF distribution key for attracting investors

Distribution capabilities will become increasingly important for ETF issuers seeking to attract investors as the market grows, according to industry experts.

ETFM | 07 Jun 2010 | 11:06
lawrence-peter-1

From IT to IFA: Is this man mad? Part 3

Peter Lawrence spent 30 years in IT but last year launched his own IFA. At a time of an apparent exodus of advisers this man is going against the grain. This month: Setting up

Professional Adviser | 08 Apr 2010 | 09:00
MarkLoosmore

Tech Review: BUPA – a healthy use of technology

This week, AT8’s Mark Loosmore looks at how this major healthcare provider is using electronic media to deliver its services

Professional Adviser | 18 Mar 2010 | 09:00
FSA headquarters

Where are we now on regulating structured products?

Paul Burgin examines the changing world of structured product design, marketing and distribution legislation.

Professional Adviser | 11 Mar 2010 | 08:00

Viewpoints

In Focus

Latest jobs

Coffee Lounge