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Skandia launches 'Appetite For Risk' app

IFAonline | 17 Apr 2012 | 15:10

Skandia UK has launched what it calls a "risk discussion" app allowing advisers to assess a client’s attitude to risk in a single meeting.

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FundsNetwork launches risk-profiling service

FundsNetwork has extended its managed solutions offering with the launch of a risk-profiling service for its multi asset range.

IFAonline | 14 Feb 2012 | 09:00
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FSA small firms review 'to probe investment suitability'

Advisers should expect a sharp focus on their investment propositions when the Financial Services Authority (FSA) begins its review of small firms later this year, according to Simplybiz managing director Matthew Timmins.

IFAonline | 03 Jan 2012 | 15:00

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Consumers ‘disconnected’ from attitude to risk: Axa

Around two thirds of people disagree with the attitude to risk given to them by risk profilling tools, Axa Wealth has claimed.

IFAonline | 28 Nov 2011 | 12:09
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Skandia mulls risk-rated income range

Skandia is considering expanding its risk rated fund range to include an income solution for those nearing or at retirement.

IFAonline | 26 Oct 2011 | 16:16
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Warning over provider-driven asset allocation tools

Advisers are being warned they may come under scrutiny for using asset allocation tools linked to a single provider ahead of regulatory reviews next year.

IFAonline | 26 Oct 2011 | 13:20
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Personal Touch shuns providers to create own risk profiler

Personal Touch Financial Services is rolling out its own risk profiling asset allocation tool to its independent financial adviser (IFA) members, after warnings from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) about other tools in the market.

IFAonline | 06 Oct 2011 | 15:44
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Verbatim risk profile tools get Plain English society approval

Verbatim Asset Management has had its risk profilling tools approved by the Plain English Campaign, after the Financial Services Authority (FSA) warned of a crack down on jargon when dealing with clients.

IFAonline | 25 Jul 2011 | 12:30
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FSA paper boosts IFA uptake of risk profiler software

Distribution Technology has reported a spike in new user take up of its risk profiling software Dynamic Planner.

IFAonline | 07 Jun 2011 | 09:15
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Economist slams 'rubbish' risk profiling by advisers

A leading economist has hit out at the practice of risk profiling carried out by many financial advisers, describing it as “rubbish”.

IFAonline | 10 May 2011 | 13:38
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Morningstar integrates FinaMetrica into Adviser Workstation

Morningstar has integrated the FinaMetrica financial risk profiling tool into its Adviser Workstation.

IFAonline | 10 May 2011 | 11:30
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Better Business: Top tips on risk profiling

It is only March, and the FSA has twice this year fired warning shots over risk profiling. So how should you respond?

Professional Adviser | 31 Mar 2011 | 08:00
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Voyant links with FinaMetrica to form planning solution

US financial planning technology provider Voyant has teamed up with Australian peer FinaMetrica to launch a risk profiling platform for advisers.

IFAonline | 16 Mar 2011 | 16:42

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