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Adviser insight | Truly Independent’s Katie Brinsden considers what targeted support really tells us about our industry
Earlier today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final Policy Statement on targeted support, confirming that the new regime will be…
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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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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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Japan and EM top performing funds in 2025 – FE fundinfo quarterly fund update
Today FE fundinfo has released its latest Quarterly Fund Insights report, revealing the best performing funds of 2025, examining strategies, fund flows…
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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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Quilter Cheviot and KKR bring evergreen private markets solution to UK wealth market
Quilter Cheviot, the high-net-worth wealth management arm of Quilter, and global investment firm KKR today announced the introduction of KKR’s evergreen private…
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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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Gravis 2026 market outlook: execution, resilience, and value define the real assets landscape
Gravis Capital Management, the expert investment manager in private credit, infrastructure, and real estate, has released its outlook for 2026, anticipating a…
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Premium Bonds 2025 – NS&I lays out the year in figures
NS&I have reported today that 2025 was another great year for Premium Bonds as holders received 71,722,056 prizes, worth £4,950,616,350. This year also marked…
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Broadstone Sirius Index: Funding slips slightly in November but remains resilient
The Broadstone Sirius Index reports its update for November 2025 with both modelled schemes slipping back slightly, by similar amounts, as growth…
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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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Tax pressures and falling rates put savers on alert
An expected base rate cut and frozen tax thresholds threaten savers’ returns, so they should act quickly to protect their earnings. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the…
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Active funds endure a dreadful decade – just 24% have beaten an index tracker
AJ Bell’s new Manager versus Machine report paints a stark picture for active fund management, showing long-term underperformance, a brutal year for…
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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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Setting up for a Santa rally?Canaccord Wealth’s Hibbert looks ahead to Central Bank announcements
Equities were mostly rangebound in the first week of December, but the positive sentiment that has propelled markets through the year has…
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How a centralised investment proposition can enhance an MPS
In a rapidly changing investment landscape, advisers are under pressure to deliver personalised client outcomes while keeping their businesses efficient and compliant.…
