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What the Towry case could mean for adviser contracts

Professional Adviser | 23 Feb 2012 | 08:00

Towry’s High Court defeat has sparked fresh calls for industry consensus on restrictive covenants. Alasdair Pal takes a look at what future adviser contracts might look like...

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Raymond James defendants hit out at 'churning’ Towry

Two of the seven Raymond James advisers yesterday cleared of soliciting rival Towry's clients have reiterated claims the company acquired their previous employer, Edward Jones, mainly to "churn" customers into its in-house investment management service.

IFAonline | 15 Feb 2012 | 15:10
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Towry judge on Fisher: Abrasive, self-confident, confrontational

A judge has branded Towry CEO Andrew Fisher as "unnecessarily argumentative" and criticised his abrasive and confrontational style.

IFAonline | 15 Feb 2012 | 07:50

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Towry loses client 'poaching' case in High Court

Wealth manager Raymond James today won what may prove to be a landmark court case against rival Towry, which had accused seven Raymond James advisers of unlawfully soliciting its clients.

IFAonline | 14 Feb 2012 | 14:00
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Ex-EJ adviser files complaint against FSA over Towry

A former Edward Jones adviser has filed an official complaint against the Financial Services Authority (FSA), accusing it of poorly regulating Towry Law.

IFAonline | 04 Oct 2011 | 12:00
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Towry announces 60% jump in H1 revenues

Fee-based wealth adviser Towry today announces a 60% jump in H1 revenues compared with the first half of last year.

IFAonline | 26 Aug 2010 | 08:15
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Client 'ownership': Why Towry Law was right to take a stand

Earlier this month, Towry Law was granted an interim injunction against six former Edward Jones advisers accused of soliciting its clients. Good on them for fighting back, says Bradbury Hamilton managing director Sheriar Bradbury...

IFAonline | 23 Apr 2010 | 15:00
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Towry Law granted injunction against Edward Jones advisers

Towry Law has been granted an interim injunction against six former Edward Jones advisers accused of soliciting its clients.

IFAonline | 07 Apr 2010 | 09:41
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Former Edward Jones advisers select Ascentric for new business

Prosperity IFAs & Stockbrokers, the firm established by three former Edward Jones advisers, has selected Ascentric to power its whole of market model.

IFAonline | 12 Feb 2010 | 14:32
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US-based Edward Jones plots major UK expansion

US-based investment company Edward Jones says it is currently hiring 38 advisers a month in the UK as it bids to spread its influence overseas.

IFAonline | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:00
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Long-term investors 'will parry credit crunch blow'

Stock market performance in years of apparent crisis proves sensible long-term investors will always benefit, according to investment adviser Edward Jones.

IFAonline | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:15
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Pension u-turns to blame for lack of saving

Constantly changing rules and u-turns on A-Day issues is putting people off saving for retirement, claims financial services firm Edward Jones.

IFAonline | 27 Mar 2007 | 17:00
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Edward Jones rated a 'Top 10' company

Edward Jones has been ranked sixth in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies To Work For’ list in the mid-sized firms category.

IFAonline | 05 Mar 2007 | 11:00

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