Alistair Ward: Has pre-funding ever been more important?
'Reduce stress levels all round'

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of pre-funding on adviser platforms, writes Alistair Ward, who emphasises how it can help the adviser/client relationship
Months of market volatility has dented investor confidence. Many clients are concerned about lost time in the market and the prospect of further falls. Anything advisers can do to alleviate this for customers...
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