adviser firms

A service enabling "over-burdened" advisers to outsource specialist areas of advice but still retain up to half of the commission or fee has been launched by Need an Adviser.com

Skandia has established two new support teams to provide technical assistance to advisers and help them make the most of its Investment Solutions platform.

The equity release industry has spoken out against calls from the Society for Equity Release Advisers (SERA) to ban telephone-based equity release advice.

IFA Almary Green has linked up with Principal Investment Management and Skandia Investment Solutions to launch six risk-rated model portfolios.

Simon Chamberlain's consolidation vehicle Succession Advisory Services has signed up Scottish accountancy firm Campbell Dallas Financial Services (CDFS) - keeping it on track to hit its five-year target of £7bn funds under management (FUM).

AWD Chase de Vere has appointed Carl Pimlott as head of professional development and training to prepare for the RDR.

Applewood Wealth Management is targeting £100m in additional assets over a 12-month acquisition spree.

Close has appointed Paul Chambers chief financial officer of its asset management division.

Network Alpha to Omega has been told by the FSA it is unable to take on any new business.

Standard Life is set to launch a programme on its wrap to help IFA firms prepare for the RDR.