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Invitation - The Power of 3 Roadshow
Join J.P.Morgan Asset Management, Schroders and BlackRock for the 2012 Power of 3 Roadshow.
BNY Mellon NewsWire
We need to be aware of the unintended consequences of policy, designed for emergencies, being kept in place for many years, says Harries.
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Schroder Monthly Managed High Income fund assigned risk rating by Distribution Technology
The Schroder Managed Monthly High Income fund has been assigned a risk rating of 4 by Distribution Technology following an in depth risk profile of the fund.
Touchstone financial analytics launches id theft protection package for high net worth clients
Leading wealth product and IFA intelligence specialist, Equifaxs Touchstone Financial Analytics, has created a new package of ID theft protection tools for financial services providers to offer to their clients.
BlackRock: UK Special Situations Fund Co-Manager Update
We believe that the best opportunities to gain exposure to areas of global growth at good valuations are in small and medium sized (or mid cap) companies and the historical data supports this view.
Standard Life Investments: Can the US bridge its fiscal grand canyon?
As we accelerate towards the 57th US presidential election, it is easy to become sidetracked by the flashing neon lights of political debate.
BNY Mellon: NewsWire
Still no end in sight for the Eurozone debt crisis, says Newtons Paul Brain
Standard Life Investments: Global Perspective
In a two part analysis, we consider how the recent financial crisis created major structural problems, making both measurement of the economy more difficult and the efficacy of new policy tools less certain.
BlackRock: Will economic clouds dampen the summer equity rally?
There has been a risk-on approach in financial markets since late May, with equities delivering particularly good returns.
7im: Phew what a relief - we are still here
Well unlike last summer, it seemed that the world decided not to fall apart and stock markets did not collapse by 20% on the basis of useless comments from a credit rating agency
Standard Life Investments: Caller screening required
Europe is never far from the headlines, with sovereign debt concerns and weaker economic growth appearing to overshadow the very real attractions of investing in European companies. Europe is never far from the headlines, with sovereign debt concerns and weaker economic growth appearing to overshadow the very real attractions of investing in European companies.
Scottish Life: Governed solutions for drawdown
Take a closer look at our new investment approach for income drawdown and new income planning tool
MetLife makes further appointments in IFA business development drive
In a further push to grow IFA distribution channels ahead of RDR, MetLife has appointed Gary Powell as Regional Sales Director for the Central Region and promoted Mike Hocking to the role of IFA Sales Director.
Cazenove: Multi-Manager Forum Academy register now
Join five leading multi-manager providers this October to hear thought provoking presentations with an educational emphasis on the increasing relevance of a multi-manager strategy in a volatile investment environment.
Cazenove: UK GDP data - fact, mystery or farce?
Accepting GDP data requires a suspension of disbelief beyond what is reasonable. Richard prefers to trust the plot for the economy suggested by the labour market numbers.
NEW Underwriting guides - help manage your clients' expectations
Check out our Underwriting guides to help explain what effects different conditions have on our underwriting decisions so you and your clients' know the potential outcome of an application before you begin the application process.
BNY Mellon: NewsWire
Newtons Tineke Frikkee extols the virtues of equity income investing
Weekly Focus - Close to home
Companies that are reliant upon the health of the UK consumer face a tricky trading environment.
Win tickets to the 2012 Goodwood Revival
BlackRock are giving away two pairs of day tickets to Goodwood Revival taking place on Saturday 15 September 2012.
PruProtect special edition: Gender neutral campaign update
Gender neutral pricing - seizing the opportunity. With the introduction of gender neutral pricing fast approaching, the price your female clients can expect to pay for Life Cover and Serious Illness Cover is set to increase by as much as 15%.
BNY Mellon: Monthly Fund Commentary Update July 2012
Each month we want to ensure you get fund commentaries from us in one convenient email. This is in addition to the monthly factsheet email as we strive to deliver insightful reporting.
Thames River Multi-Capital Review
RDR ready pricing - new 'C' shares.We are pleased to confirm that new 'C' class shares are now available across our multi-manager funds with an AMC of 0.75%.
LV= Enhances Flexible Guarantee Bond
LV= has enhanced its Flexible Guarantee Bond (FGB) so that investors taking one out can now purchase a guarantee of between five and ten years
BlackRock: Political agenda could cause more volatility
This weeks focus is on the continued rally in risk assets. Upcoming political events such as the US presidential election campaign are also being watched by the markets.
BlackRocks four Dimensions of Income
Income means different things to different people, whether youre a retiree trying to pay bills and keep ahead of inflation, a homeowner paying a mortgage or a parent saving for your childrens future.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management: The consumer market post-RDR
The introduction of the retail distribution review (RDR) and the move to fee-based financial advice means that advisory firms need to ensure that the services they offer match the services that consumers are willing to pay for.
Standard Life Investments: Further accolade for European Equity Income Fund
We are pleased to announce that Morningstar OBSR has awarded the European Equity Income Fund, managed by Will James, a Bronze Morningstar OBSR Analyst Rating
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BNY Mellon: NewsWire
The global investment backdrop is the antithesis of the Olympic motto of swifter, higher, faster, says Newtons Howard Cunningham
Standard Life Investments: GARS Monthly Update
In July 2012 the Global Absolute Return Strategies delivered a gross return of 2.37%
Ascentric to run CIP seminars for advisers
Independent wrap platform Ascentric is running half day CIP (centralised investment propositions) seminars for those involved in reviewing or implementing investment processes and advice propositions.
Cazenove Capital: Whatever it takes to save the euro
Julie Dean, manager of the Cazenove UK Opportunities Fund, says the state of the UK economy may be somewhat better than some of the official numbers suggest.
Fundsnetwork best selling funds and sectors - July
Please find below the best selling fund and IMA sectors for Advisers using FundsNetworkTM in July.*
News from The Platforum
The following are headlines of platform-related stories published in Money Marketing, Citywire, IFAonline etc from January 2012 to July 2012
Equifax: Confident that your IFA sales and marketing data is accurate?
Your IFA customers and relationships are vital to the success of your business. Therefore, it is imperative that you have accurate IFA contact data. This isn't easy due to RDR driving an unprecendented flux in the IFA landscape
Panacea partners with Axa Life Europe
PanaceaIFA , the online resource for directly regulated IFAs, welcomes AXA Life Europe to its list of strategic partners.
Cazenove Capital: Looking to fill the gap?
We have designed a range of accredited gap-fill and structured CPD materials to help you fulfil your Statement of Professional Standing requirements.