How does a Model B platform work and what are the differences with other models?

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Mark Rendle explains how a 'Model B' platform works and how it differs from other models...

The past six years have been nothing short of tumultuous. I'm not just talking about the Covid pandemic, Russian invasion of Ukraine, a series of four , soon to be five prime ministers, the infamous Truss-Kwarteng Mini-Budget and a second Trump presidency which has already seen a number of shocks to financial markets and global economic stability – to put it incredibly lightly.  Recent machinations in Westminster do more to underline the trends of these years rather than distort that narrative. What matters to advisers is that they have the support they need from platforms for a range of...

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