What will be the best performing asset class this year?

Professional Adviser | 03 Jan 2012 | 08:30

Three investment managers give their views...

Asset Allocator’s Soapbox: Evan Cook on the search for value

This week: Simon Evan Cook, investment manager at Premier Fund Managers, says the search for value opportunities is proving difficult.

Professional Adviser | 06 Apr 2011 | 13:54

Risk Clinic: Group IP vs individual IP

My client has an individual IP policy, but his employer is offering group IP cheaper for the same level of cover, plus an employee assistance programme (EAP). It is unlikely he will work for the same employer for life and this policy has a continuation of cover option. Should he take out a small level of cover on the group scheme alongside his individual one to access the EAP, transfer all his cover to the cheaper group scheme, or is he better off maintaining his individual policy alone?

Cover | 08 Mar 2011 | 14:30

Ex-Threadneedle manager to take over Bill Mott's Premier funds

Premier has hired former Threadneedle manager Chris White to take over three income funds from veteran Bill Mott.

IFAonline | 02 Nov 2010 | 11:39

The Big Question: NEST

Pensions minister Steve Webb has announced the coalition Government will take a look at auto-enrolment and the delivery of NEST. What would you like to see come out of this review?

Retirement Planner | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:41

Market Views

Under TCF regulations, advisers are required to look at their client’s financial wellbeing and needs. With this in mind, what prominence should cash plans be given, and should they ever be at the forefront of a client’s requirements.

Cover | 14 Jun 2010 | 11:06

Branigan departure forces Premier reshuffle

Premier Asset Management has been forced to reshuffle management on a number of funds following the departure of CIO Paul Branigan.

IFAonline | 30 Nov 2009 | 17:00

Network chief banned over supervision of ARs

The chief executive of mortgage network Premier has been banned after the FSA said the firm’s “remote” relationship with its appointed representatives (ARs) exposed consumers to poor advice and allowed criminal activity to go unchecked.

IFAonline | 01 Sep 2009 | 11:25

Premier Euro Growth fund to get new powers

Premier is planning to introduce UCITs III powers on its European Growth trust to take advantage of manager Rupert Morrell’s derivatives experience.

IFAonline | 06 Jul 2007 | 09:00

Piers Denne takes up post at Premier

Premier Asset Management has appointed Piers Denne as divisional director of its Third Party Services.

IFAonline | 22 Jun 2007 | 17:00

Was it better in 'the old days'?

We are approaching the 20th anniversary of the Financial Services Act and I find myself reflecting on the achievements and failures of legislation and regulatory bodies to which it has delegated its powers.

IFAonline | 05 Sep 2006 | 17:01