The Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers began its partnership programme in March 2010, with the aim of assisting its member firms by providing them with services and products, timely information and, in some cases, training and professional development.
David Aird, head of UK client group at Investec Asset Management, said the company, which “has a long history of engaging with English-speaking independent financial advisers based across Europe”, fully supports the FEIFA initiatives “in the important areas of member training, professional standards and positive regulatory engagement”.
FEIFA chief executive Paul Stanfield added: “This adds another very important affiliation for our members.”
The trade body was launched in August 2009 and since grown to have members in more than 25 European countries, who collectively advise on about €2.5bn.
Investec is the second company to join FEIFA’s partnership programme this year, with Aberdeen Asset Management announcing it had joined in mid-January.
