Five things your clients will call you about this week

clock

Nationals round-up: Warnings about ETFs, the latest on investment trusts and another supermarket could soon be offering a savings bond.

Investment trusts If some clients start calling to enquire about investment trusts, they will probably have read the Mail on Sunday over the weekend. The paper did a comprehensive round-up of the latest developments in this field, explaining how many trusts are choosing to have more than one manager and detailing how they go about managing their discounts. Murray International, managed by Bruce Stout, and Scottish Mortgage, managed by Baillie Gifford, are among the trusts touted for their strong performance in recent years. ETFs They have enjoyed a meteoric rise, but it now seems the...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Is compliance the hidden driver of business value and saleability?

Is compliance the hidden driver of business value and saleability?

'The reality is simple - buyers will pay more for certainty'

Paul Bruns
clock 09 September 2026 • 7 min read
PFS Festival of Financial Planning returns for 2026

PFS Festival of Financial Planning returns for 2026

To take place on 18-19 November at NEC Birmingham

Sophia Panayi
clock 08 September 2026 • 1 min read
Blevins Franks launches cross-border referral service for UK advisers

Blevins Franks launches cross-border referral service for UK advisers

For UK advisers with clients in Europe

Sophia Panayi
clock 08 September 2026 • 2 min read