MPS
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MPS: Custom vs. off-the-shelf models
Ian Aylward, Head of Investment Partnerships at AJ Bell, highlights the growing demand for bespoke Managed Portfolio Services (MPS), which let adviser…
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Where is the MPS market heading in 2026 and beyond?
We ask leading MPS asset managers to share their views on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for MPS. Where is…
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Is your MPS partnership aligned with your advice business’ strategy?
With total portfolio costs falling, passive allocations rising, and data transforming MPS portfolio design, advisers are becoming more selective than ever about…
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MPS under the microscope: how should you evaluate an MPS to ensure it meets the requirements of Consumer Duty?
As more advisers shift towards outsourced investment management, Andy Miller of Quilter explores what’s driving the trend — and the key considerations…
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UK Managed Portfolios: Growth of passive holdings contributes to falling costs
Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) have become a cornerstone of financial advice in the UK, offering advisers a streamlined way to deliver diversified…
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Discretionary MPS assets set to surpass £200bn after surging a third in a year
Discretionary MPS assets are set to surpass £200bn after surging by a third (32%) in a year, defying expectations of a slowdown, according…
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Defaqto’s top ten recommended MPS 2025
Included in our MPS Insights 2025 report, Defaqto’s new data on the most-recommended MPS solutions shows how adviser priorities are evolving. Defaqto’s…
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What you need to consider before using an MPS
As more firms explore whether a Model Portfolio Service can better support their clients, Mel Holman—Chartered Financial Planner, compliance specialist and founder…
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MPS in 2026: Leading asset managers share outlook on investment positioning, evolving propositions and what advisers can expect next
We recently published Part 1 of our MPS outlook series, entitled MPS in 2026: Regulation, efficiency and the new era of adviser…
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Active management and alternatives: building resilient portfolios in a changing world
In today’s volatile and rapidly evolving investment landscape, advisers and their clients are looking for MPS solutions that can weather uncertainty while…

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