If you could create your own network, how would it look?
Much has been reported in recent months about the debate between the old networks versus the direct route. Big-hitting executives from multiple camps praising the merits of their organisations usually [...]
Metlife focuses on client relationships with adviser seminars
Behavioural finance guru Joe Jordan to host six events MetLife is continuing its commitment to supporting advisers in developing their businesses with plans for six IFA events run by behavioural [...]
Are risk free interest rates truly riskless?
The risk free interest rate, defined as the return available on an asset with no risk of financial loss, is one of the key building blocks of corporate finance and [...]
Standard Life offers enhanced reporting for MyFolio with ‘Lookthrough’ tool
Standard Life has launched the MyFolio ‘Lookthrough’ tool. The tool has been designed to support advisers with clients invested in the MyFolio suite of funds. Standard Life has worked with [...]
New global markets dominate foreign assignments for UK employers
UK employers are looking further afield to exploit new business opportunities in the globalised marketplace, according to latest research from Aviva. The survey finds that 58% of employers sending staff [...]
Facilitating unit rebates essential to give fund groups pricing flexibility
Platforms must facilitate unit rebates if they are going to provide fund groups with the pricing flexibility required to manage their competitive position in the market, says Skandia. If platforms [...]
Man versus machine for investment decisions?
There’s little doubt technology is revolutionising business. But what about investment? Finance is no less prone to change than other industries. Automatic trading programs can generate profits in seconds but [...]
Advisers reveal top concerns of clients in the retirement income space
MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist, has asked advisers what the top concerns currently are for clients who are in retirement. Nine out of ten advisers said clients using income [...]
Pension funds call for pay clawback at Barclays
Joanne Segars, Chief Executive of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), commented on Barclays:
Telemarketers accused of flouting cold-call regulations
The government-regulated service intended to allow people to block cold callers is being ignored by “cowboy” telemarketing companies, according to a BBC ‘Panorama’ investigation.
