Adviser Ratings has explored whether there is a financial benefit to advice firms seeking to have a specialised client base in terms of client assets and fees charged.

Research by two recruiters has revealed whether salary or team culture is more important to financial services professionals when considering a new position.

Two financial advice businesses are to merge in a bid to create a multidisciplinary professional services firm as part of AZ NGA’s “super firm” strategy.

Platinum Asset Management chief executive, Jeff Peters, has shared a progress update on its newly-announced turnaround strategy.

Three solutions providers – Betashares, Franklin Templeton and Russell Investments – have all launched new ETF products, including one range which uses gearing to help
build wealth.

Financial advisers will have access to private equity investments run by WTW for the first time as it launches a pooled fund to provide savers with access to traditionally institutional assets.

Advisers today have a unique opportunity to position themselves as indispensable allies and trusted counsel to these professionals, providing the safety net they need, writes Brian Pillemer.