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Flemings to make multi-manager platform CGT friendly after 14% profits jump

13:06 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

Fleming Family & Partners (FF&P) has posted a 14% jump in profits and is reviewing its multi-manager services following the changes to the UK capital gains tax regime.

Lavery joins Baxter Fensham board

00:01 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Michelle McGagh

A new director at the Leeds-based firm will help it find more wealth management clients and forge links with accountants and solicitors.

Clancy’s beer money goes on worthy cause

00:01 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Daniel Grote

A Northumberland-based adviser helps raise £5,000 for a local charity for children diagnosed with cancer

IFA Arnold buys media firm

00:01 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Michelle McGagh

Rob Arnold has figured out how to maintain a constant stream of new business – set up a second media business next door

Adviser banned over risky pension transfers

10:48 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Michelle McGagh

A Barnsley-based sole trader has been banned from holding a senior management position for failing to monitor his pension transfer specialist and exposing clients to unnecessary risk.

Cru Investment Portfolio to publish underlying data

09:30 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Daniel Grote

The managers of Cru’s Investment Portfolio will publish reports on the fund’s underlying ‘cells’ for the first time next month, amid adviser concerns about a lack of disclosure.

Compeer report shows 10% jump in wealth management assets in 2007

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

The influential Compeer report shows the UK wealth management industry managed to post a 10% rise in assets under management despite the tough conditions in the second half of the year.

Adviser apathy dogs IFP’s efforts to court the public

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is struggling to drum up support for its inaugural Financial Planning Week in September, with only six advisers offering to run regional events.

Lighthouse Group outlines post-merger plans

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Richard Harris

From loss-maker to the largest independent publicly-quoted IFA in the UK, Lighthouse Group has come a long way under the chairmanship of David Hickey. He talks about his plans following the merger with rival Sumus.

Money Portal rebuffs sales focus accusation

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Edward Lander, Maryrose Fison

Money Portal has denied a suggestion by business analyst Plimsoll that it and other nationals are focused on sales at the expense of profits.

Barrie & Hibbert to supply allocation models to TMP

15:44 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Richard Harris

The Money Portal advisers will benefit from Barrie & Hibbert's risk modelling capability under a new partnership, which chief operating officer Andrew Firth said was a step towards a 'market-leading' research offering.

Barclays Wealth bolsters Edinburgh push with double Turcan Connell hire

13:27 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

Barclays Wealth has expanded its Edinburgh arm through the hires of discretionary investment managers James Osborne and Cherie Hamoudi from Turcan Connell.

Towry Law moves offices in Midlands drive

11:22 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Richard Harris

The national IFA has begun a 'new drive' to strengthen its Midlands foothold with the relocation of its Birmingham staff to new offices.

Barclays Wealth poaches Turcan Connell duo

11:09 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Richard Harris

Barclays has recruited James Osborne and Cherie Hamoudi to its investment management division, as the firm seeks to grow its Scotland presence.

No way BA/AA: Virgin boss slams airline deal

12:34 | 15 Aug 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Sir Richard Branson has launched a broadside at rivals British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia, claiming a transatlantic tie-up between the three will harm customers.

Schroders hits property investors with 25% redemption penalty

10:16 | 15 Aug 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Schroders has warned investors in its £1.4 billion Exempt Property Unit Trust that it will charge a redemption penalty of up to 25% if they sell their holdings during the current downturn.

Hill leads Monmouthshire’s foray into Spain

09:30 | 15 Aug 2008 | By Iain Martin

Former commando Richard Hill is opening a new front for Monmouthshire Independent Financial Advisers in Spain.

Adviser has doubts about Wesleyan’s approach

00:01 | 15 Aug 2008 | By Michelle McGagh

Chartered financial planner Filip Slipaczek is worried that Wesleyan Assurance may be trying to take his client and has also hit out at the firm’s poor administration.

Concept wins over Friends refugee

00:01 | 15 Aug 2008 | By Richard Harris

The axing of 600 jobs by Friends Provident this year has meant that Concept Financial Planning has had rich pickings when it comes to employing new staff

Guild decides against Vestra move after UBS injunction

10:59 | 14 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

The UBS and Vestra Wealth saga took another twist today after discretionary fund managers David Guild and Keith Merrick opted to remain with the Swiss bank rather than join the start-up firm.

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