Alastair Black: Are clients' cash savings working hard enough?

Gym or couch potato?

clock • 4 min read

If clients are holding cash for the longer term, writes Alastair Black, then like a gym membership, they - and their advisers - need to ensure it is used properly to reap the rewards

I don't need to tell you about the value of advice and I don't need to tell your clients either - otherwise they wouldn't have a relationship with you in the first place. Many clients do not, however, consider their cash holdings- whether ISA or deposits - as investments and so do not think there is a need to discuss them with their financial adviser. Of course we know best practice is to keep an amount in cash available ‘just in case' and, depending on your view, normally three to six months' worth of salary is recommended - but what about cash savings? A simple search on Google aski...

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 Investment

Schroders chief executive Peter Harrison to retire in 2025

Schroders chief executive Peter Harrison to retire in 2025

Harrison began his career at Schroders as a graduate in 1988

Cristian Angeloni
clock 24 April 2024 • 2 min read
Future of Investment Festival: Our specialist sessions for advisers

Future of Investment Festival: Our specialist sessions for advisers

Future-proofing advice, building sustainable portfolios, all things SDR

Professional Adviser
clock 19 April 2024 • 2 min read
Why non-transparent managers are behind most failed acquisitions

Why non-transparent managers are behind most failed acquisitions

‘They don’t understand the importance of culture and cohesion’

Rami Cassis
clock 12 April 2024 • 3 min read