Vanguard to wade into UK advice sector
Famously low-cost, its arrival could herald a big change for wealth management fees
UK Adviser
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‘Major’ investment will not halt IFA firm’s acquisition spree
Since it was founded in 2008, the business has bought 35 advice companies
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Mattioli Woods splashes out £1.6m on financial planner
Chance to buy firm run by first ever PFS president, Brian Steeples, ‘doesn’t come along every day’
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Sterling poised for ‘knee jerk’ reaction to UK general election
Fears Jeremy Corbyn upset could see pound hit $1.05 may be overblown in the longer term
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South African business sells off insurance arm
As Newcastle-based advice firm makes first acquisition in M&A pipeline
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Brits’ inheritance will provide helping hand with property
Saving and investing also remains a key option for inheritors
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Private pension wealth rises 69% in a decade
But UK government data shows the need to address the ‘yawning chasm of gender inequality’
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Advisers need to focus more on segmentation
As 70% still categorise clients according to assets under management
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Franklin Templeton makes first foray into UK retirement sector
It is in line with its other acquisition-related growth opportunities in the fintech industry
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M&A-hungry IFA reaps benefits of buyout scheme
It has now made seven acquisitions this year
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Investment firm fined £1.9m over ‘closet tracker’ funds
UK regulator said situation revealed ‘serious weaknesses’ in the company’s systems and controls
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Ex-Guardian WM regional director unveils repatriation service
It will help expats tackle challenges in moving back to the UK from Middle East and Asia