News - Investment General

Prudential set to name chairman after five-month head hunt

IFAonline | 21 May 2012 | 07:38

Insurer Prudential is set to name Paul Manduca as its next chairman after a five-month search to replace Harvey McGrath, the Telegraph reports.

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Allianz launches four risk-rated funds ahead of RDR

Allianz Global Investors has today launched a range of four risk-graded portfolios, the Allianz RiskMaster funds.

IFAonline | 16 May 2012 | 07:38
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Jelf Group IFA arm makes small loss; cuts adviser numbers

The financial planning arm of insurance consultants Jelf Group has reported a small loss for the six months to the end of March, as the company invests in preparing for the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

IFAonline | 08 May 2012 | 08:30

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Wells Capital acquires Reeves IM

Wells Capital has acquired fellow discretionary firm Reeves Investment Management in a deal which increases its assets under management by more than £50m.

IFAonline | 04 May 2012 | 11:20
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Skandia opens up Spectrum Select to more advisers

Skandia Investment Group (SIG) has opened up its Spectrum Select client reporting service to more advisers.

IFAonline | 02 May 2012 | 11:40
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Mattioli Woods secures DFM approval

Wealth manager and pensions consultancy Mattioli Woods is preparing for the launch of a discretionary portfolio management service after securing investment permissions from the FSA.

IFAonline | 02 May 2012 | 09:45
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Mazars: 'FSCS will foot bill of almost all Merchant Capital customers'

Just 0.1% of Merchant Capital clients owed money by Pritchard Stockbrokers will not be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), according to Pritchard's administrators Mazars.

IFAonline | 02 May 2012 | 07:58
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UBS shareholders to challenge chiefs over $77m bonus pot

UBS shareholders including F&C are set to rebel against the Swiss bank's proposed pay packages for its top executives, echoing the moves taken by Barclays shareholders last week.

IFAonline | 02 May 2012 | 07:49
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Advisers 'should review risk assessment practices'

Advisers should review the way they discuss risk with clients according to research which suggests many consumers do not have a proper awareness of the potential downside of their investments.

IFAonline | 01 May 2012 | 10:39
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Lloyds makes extra £375m PPI claims provision

Lloyds Banking Group has set aside an extra £375m to cater for an influx of compensation claims related to the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).

IFAonline | 01 May 2012 | 07:30
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Barclays shareholders set to vote against executives' pay

Some Barclays shareholders are expected to vote against the pay of its top executives at the bank's annual general meeting on Friday.

IFAonline | 27 Apr 2012 | 07:45
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IMA backs HMRC's proposals for bulk ISA transfers

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has responded favourably to the bulk ISA transfer draft regulations released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

IFAonline | 25 Apr 2012 | 09:55
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IFA beats 35,000 others to win fantasy fund manager comp

An adviser has won £20,000 after topping the J.P. Morgan Telegraph Fantasy Fund Manager competition.

IFAonline | 24 Apr 2012 | 14:50

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