Andrew Cole, investment manager of the Baring Multi Asset fund, explains why he has been adding risk back into his portfolio.

The lang cat’s Mark Polson begins his new column in Professional Adviser by challenging providers to think more about how their products will be used.

Ken Rayner, director at Rayner Spencer Mills, explains why global bond funds may be the answer for investors in search of diversification during volatile times for markets.

Mike Mason, director with BDO’s forensic team, explains the actions advisers should take in the event they have a client who is getting divorced.

Trust providers still have to battle a number of misconceptions before advisers can truly understand the benefits of closed-ended structures, writes Ed Morse, head of investment trust business development at F&C Investments.

Mark Loosmore of IRESS surveys the new attitude-to-risk (ATR) tools deployed in the wake of the FSA’s suitability guidance.

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My 45-year-old client was made redundant due to the recession, but has recently started a new yet much lower-paid job. With his income protection (IP) policy covering his last wage level, he is now over-insured and would not be able to claim his full...

Given the Financial Ombudsman Service's (FOS) desire to see larger caseload contributors paying a greater share of the costs, do you think this heralds a focus on smaller companies well being from regulators?

Paul Avis discusses the benefits and pitfalls for advisers considering the group protection sector.