MPS performance is 'more important than ever' for advisers

The survey conducted for RSMR by Research in Finance including 169 investment advisers as respondents, revealed that the importance of MPS performance is at its highest level since the survey began three years ago. The most often selected key features of a good provider of managed portfolio cited by respondents was performance at 83%, followed by charges at 79% and availability on platform(s) at 69%. It also found that advisers are placing significantly more emphasis on an established brand and reputation in an increasingly competitive market. This was highlighted by 31% - a rise from...