Six IFA firms honoured with Gold Standard Awards

Full list of 2016 winners

clock • 1 min read

Six independent financial advice firms were among the Gold Standard Award winners honoured at a special ceremony at the House of Commons last night.

The Gold Standard Awards have been supporting higher standards in financial services in the UK for the past 14 years. They evaluate a company's ability to conduct business by assessing 'Five Pillars' - capability, service, financial strength, fair value and trust - which take into account structures and processes in place, fees, as well as issues such as governance and social responsibility. For more information on the awards, click here   The winners Independent Financial Advice Carbon Financial Partners Investment Quorum LIFT-Financial Mazars Financial Planning ...

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 Companies

Fintel targets 35% margin as Plannr pipeline runs into thousands of licences

Fintel targets 35% margin as Plannr pipeline runs into thousands of licences

CEO Matt Timmins bullish on Plannr’s growth

Isabel Baxter
clock 15 September 2026 • 5 min read
Former Ascot Lloyd planning director launches advice firm

Former Ascot Lloyd planning director launches advice firm

Cera Taylor launches 123-Wealth

Sophia Panayi
clock 14 September 2026 • 2 min read
Hayley Rabbets' Evergreen welcomes first financial planner cohort

Hayley Rabbets' Evergreen welcomes first financial planner cohort

Six self-employed financial planners

Isabel Baxter
clock 14 September 2026 • 3 min read