Business and Development
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Stark Warning for Wealth Management Firms
A new report spells out a stark warning for wealth management firms. For those firms which don’t respond now to the ‘digital…
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Fairstone Takes Piece of McParland and Partners
Fairstone Group has taken an initial minority stake in Lancashire-based McParland and Partners. The deal is part of Fairstone’s downstream buyout agreement.…
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National Firm Merges Businesses
National financial advisers Foster Denovo has merged its charity solutions employee benefits business into its dedicated employee benefits division Secondsight. Acquired in…
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Lower Fund Charges for M&G Customers
Direct customers who sign up to the new online service from M&G Investments will be offered lower fund charges. The new online…
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Fairstone Expands in Northern Ireland
Fairstone has expanded in Northern Ireland. Fairstone Group, which includes one of the largest Chartered Financial Planning firms in the UK, has…
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Most IFAs Welcome Apprentice Plan
The majority of IFAs are interested in taking on an apprentice as part of a new specialist programme being put together by…
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"High yield rebounds with oil, but can it last..?"
Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management David Absolon asks, how long can it last: “US high yield bonds have rebounded strongly this…
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Neep To Strengthen Ties With North East IFAs
Daniel Neep has been brought in by Close Brothers Asset Management to strengthen relationships with IFAs in the North East. Neep, who…
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Dispelling The Valuation Myths
If you’ve been following the recent series of my articles on “Strategising your exit” in IFA magazine, which outlined how to prepare…
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Standard Life Elevates
Standard Life has acquired AXA Portfolio Services, which trades as Elevate. The consideration was not disclosed and the deal will be funded…

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