Three things your clients may call you about this week …

clock • 2 min read

An adviser who scammed his family, Lindsell Train's struggles and digital assets - here's our weekly heads-up on the financial stories that may have caught your clients' attention over the weekend … So-called ‘star manager' Nick Train's £6.6bn Lindsell Train UK Equity fund has been downgraded by research group Square Mile amid fears it could struggle to deal with a prolonged sell-off, The Sunday Times reports. Nearly £600m has left the fund since June following six months of poor performance. For a decade, the fund has been one of Britain's best performing, but doubts have been raised...

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

News editor's view: 40s are the new 50s - a move in the right direction? 

News editor's view: 40s are the new 50s - a move in the right direction? 

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 1 May

Isabel Baxter
clock 01 May 2026 • 3 min read
Feel Good Friday: FOS chooses Dementia UK as charity partner

Feel Good Friday: FOS chooses Dementia UK as charity partner

Will support Dementia UK over the next two years

Professional Adviser
clock 01 May 2026 • 1 min read
Why 50:50 parenting doesn't necessarily mean no child maintenance

Why 50:50 parenting doesn't necessarily mean no child maintenance

'In many cases, one parent will meet a greater share of the children’s financial needs'

Clizia Motterle
clock 01 May 2026 • 4 min read