United Kingdom
Investment | 27 Jul 17
Ten need-to-know trusts for investors
Hits on the AIC website have soared in recent months, but which investment trusts have been peaking investor interest so far this year?
Best Practice | 27 Jul 17
Life insurance sales growth an opportunity for advisers
Searches and applications for life insurance in the UK have risen over the past year, which contradicts conventional wisdom that in tougher economic and political times like these protection sales take a downturn and creates an opportunity for advisers.
UK wealth managers hit a crossroad on path to growth
If traditional UK wealth managers want to stay alive, they must find their unique selling points, invest in technology and pursue inorganic growth strategies, according to a report from SEI Wealth Platform.
Hansard grows despite dip in Middle East & Africa activity
Specialist long-term savings provider Hansard Global has continued to grow on a year-on-year basis despite a halt in new business expansion from the Middle East and Africa region in the fourth quarter.
SJP’s adviser ranks grow as funds under management hit £83bn
Adviser numbers continue to rise at St James’s Place, as funds under management hit £83bn ($108.3bn, €92.9bn) and it revealed plans to launch a growth fund in another sign that it will take more than negative headlines to dent the firm’s market share.