Professional Adviser

2 days ago | professionaladviser.com | Jonathan Newell

‘Don't be seduced by rock-bottom premiums' Jonathan Newell explores the ‘industry-wide trust deficit’ that exists between PII providers and the advisory community… Let's be honest – professional indemnity insurance (PII) has a branding problem. And it's costing trust.

4 days ago | professionaladviser.com | Jenna Brown

Follows significant financial backing from Marlborough First Wealth, the financial planner backed by Marlborough, is on the hunt to acquire like-minded IFA firms and is in initial talks with a number of businesses.

4 days ago | professionaladviser.com | Jenna Brown

‘Financial advice should be available to everyone’ Jenna Brown talks to Truly Independent co-founder and CEO Andrew Goodwin about IFA leadership, business challenges and what book advisers should read next… Adviser, author and industry commentator Andrew Goodwin (pictured) co-founded IFA business Truly Independent in 2010. The business, which he leads as CEO, has about 70 advisers on its books, in a mix of employed and self-employed positions. They are spread across the company's twin...

5 days ago | professionaladviser.com | Sahar Nazir

The offering introduces seven risk-rated portfolios that combine active and passive investment strategies, with the aim of balancing cost control and return potential. The launch adds to the firm's existing MPS suite, which includes flagship, passive plus, and sustainable ranges. The blended MPS portfolios will be rebalanced monthly in line with RBC Brewin Dolphin's central investment team's views and tactical asset allocation decisions.

5 days ago | professionaladviser.com | Jenna Brown |Sahar Nazir

Nigel Farage proposes ‘Britannia Card’ Plans outlined by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to charge high-net-worth newcomers and returners £250,000, with proceeds to be returned to Britain’s “lowest-paid” full-time workers, have been lampooned by advisers and tax experts.