In combination with an offshore wrapper offering virtual tax-free growth, with-profits funds can offer good rates of real return.
At a time when there are so many issues relating to pension provision for which employers require advice, advisers should not overlook other areas in which they can advise corporate clients. In particular, the corporate investment market offers a huge opportunity and a high average case size ' around £150,000. By focusing on how firms in the small and medium-sized enterprise sector (SME) can invest any surplus capital more effectively, financial advisers, in conjunction with a firm's accountant, can provide a valuable service. The SME sector in the UK, which has grown by more than 25% ...
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