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Why leasehold reform doesn’t have to mean commonhold
Lucy Riley, Legal Director at Nockolds and a member of ALEP, highlights how the government’s push to mandate commonhold as the default…
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Emotional Intelligence: The non-negotiable advantage in financial advice
James Woodfall, founder of Raise Your EI, and Cliff Lansley of the Emotional Intelligence Academy underline why emotional intelligence is becoming a…
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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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Commonhold won’t work without managing agent reform
Louise Uphill, Senior Associate at Moore Barlow LLP and a member of ALEP (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners), highlights why commonhold…
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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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What the Autumn Budget means for advisers when it comes to proactive, tax-efficient planning
With the Chancellor’s Budget tightening tax rules and shifting incentives for savers and investors, Tom Hawkins, Head of Intermediary Sales & Strategic…
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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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4admin is reshaping data gathering and the future of admin for advice firms
When we last caught up with 4admin back in August 2024, founder Arran Kingston was a one-man powerhouse building tools to simplify…
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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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MPS in 2026: leading asset managers share outlook for regulation, efficiency and the new era of adviser partnerships
The MPS market has entered a period of rapid transformation, as this year’s MPS Insights Report demonstrates. With Consumer Duty raising expectations,…
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Why insurers must step up support for the UK’s 1.1 million working cancer carers
The recently published Sayce Review exposes systemic failings in how the UK supports unpaid carers, from unclear Carer’s Allowance guidance to penalties…
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Simplifying success: how Vanguard’s MPS solutions can help advisers focus on what matters most
As advisers seek smarter, more scalable ways to deliver value for clients under Consumer Duty, Vanguard’s Head of UK Intermediary, Douglas Abbott,…
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Why Inheritance Tax needs to be top of the agenda for advisers
Inheritance Tax is becoming harder for advisers to ignore, warns Ahmed Bawa, CEO of Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA), as rising receipts and…
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Financial stability and mental health: the toll on women at work
Financial stress is now the leading strain on employees’ wellbeing, with women disproportionately affected, the TELUS Mental Health Index shows. Paula Allen,…
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Unlocking fair outcomes in divorce: Why pensions must be considered
Despite 25 years of Pension Sharing Orders, pensions remain one of the least understood yet most financially significant assets in divorce. With…
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Building trusted partnerships: how Aberdeen’s MPS solution is helping advisers deliver better client outcomes
As managed portfolio services (MPS) continue to evolve from an investment “product” into a holistic, advice-led solution, Aberdeen Adviser’s Head of Investment…
