Will Roberts speaks to Applewood managing director Karl Hartey about why he sold his Chester-based firm.

Julian Chillingworth, CIO at Rathbone Unit Trust Management, examines whether gold really is the answer to investors' prayers.

There have been several press comments recently from organisations questioning whether the use of model portfolios will impact a firm's independent status post RDR.

Brett Davidson, chief executive of FP Advance, says you do not need to be the size of Nike or Coca-Cola to develop a powerful brand.

AT8's Mark Loosmore discovers a solution from Distribution Technology he thinks will lead advisers out of the back-office and into the front.

This week: OPM CIO Tony Yousefian looks at the effect of Treasury cutbacks on housing

Peter Lees, head of UK equities at F&C, on why the UK is an exciting and rewarding place to be for investors.

Simply asking for a referral is the best way to get one, according to business consultant Steve Billingham. But first you must earn the right to ask

A fruitful way of generating leads has always been high on advisers' agendas, but now, with the challenges of RDR just over two years away, mastering the concept has become more important than ever.

Better Business: RDR