Sparring between platforms and discretionary fund managers is unnecessary, as they are alternate not competing solutions, writes Andrew Denham-Davis from Brooks Macdonald AM.

Embracing a broad approach to tax wrappers will be the best strategy for clients to maximise returns and minimise their tax liability.

With the debate surrounding funding long term care in the run up to the last general election, few areas have been as topical or well publicized.

Judith Thorneycroft thanks readers for their kind words following the death of her husband Ian last month.

When it comes to assessing the suitability of a platform, otherwise known as conducting due diligence, each adviser, provider, colleague and ‘expert' will have an opinion on the platform that is best for your client and for your business. However, ultimately...

VCT and EIS funds offer a good route into enterprise investing and have the added attraction of offering tax relief, writes Julian Hickman, partner, Longbow Capital LLP.

By looking at overseas experiences, we can see what may lie ahead post-RDR, writes Ed Dymott, head of UK fund partners, Fidelity International.

The re-creation of true mutual funds is without doubt an unintended consequence of RDR, but one advisers should embrace, writes David Norman, managing director and co-founder of TCF Investment

Sheriar Bradbury, CEO of Bradbury Hamilton, asks how does increasing capital adequacy requirements help the end consumer?

Oliver Russ of Argonaut Capital Partners, talks about the benefits of European equity income