St James’s Place
Analysis – Under fire SJP, still no easy target for rivals
St James’s Place Wealth has suffered another week of grim headlines about its advice model, but for rival IFAs and restricted advisers to win business and clients off what is arguably the market leader is easier said than done.
Best Practice | 24 Jul 17
St James’s Place fails on disclosure says UK consumer watchdog
Financial advisers from St James’s Place are failing to comply with rules on transparency around charges and some are misleading potential customers about what they can offer, an investigation by UK consumer watchdog Which? has found.
Is the FCA barking up the wrong tree over platforms?
The Financial Conduct Authority wants to use the platform review to drive more competition in the asset management sector, but experts are asking whether it is looking in the wrong place.
St James’s Place expands in Singapore
St James’s Place (SJP) Wealth Management Asia has moved to larger premises in Singapore to develop a stronger presence in the local market and build on its expat-focused business.
PEOPLE MOVES: Liberty, Schroders, Old Mutual Wealth
The chief executive of South African insurer Liberty has departed with immediate effect. Schroders is losing a 14-year fund manager, while Old Mutual Wealth continues to expand its board.