Each week, Professional Adviser asks an industry heavyweight to answer a series of piercing questions in 140 characters or less.

Chris Smallwood, CEO of 2plan Wealth Management, explains why the FSA’s clarification on trail commission will help advisers transition for RDR

Ed Dymott, from Fidelity, says the lack of brand awareness in the UK investment industry is a problem for advisers

Paul Burgin looks at the different types of multi-manager funds available to investors

OMAM's Simon Murphy explains the differences between economic and market cycles and why they are both important to investors

Nucleus Financial chief executive David Ferguson muscles into a debate with the ‘big three' about platform pricing.

Kully Samra, from Charles Schwab, on why investors should allocate a portion of their portfolio to US equities and which sectors are offering potential

Dr. Slim Feriani, CEO of Advance Emerging Capital Limited, reviews the growing appeal of developing markets.

Rachael Griffin, head of tax and financial planning at Skandia International, discusses the advantages of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes.

AT8's Mark Loosmore looks at the consolidation of Scottish Widows' and Clerical Medical's product ranges following their merger last year.