outsourcing

AIFA has launched a guide to help member firms make a "more informed" decision on outsourcing the investment function.

Medicals Direct has denied criticism that its purchase of Medibureau has damaged the industry and its reputation with doctors who produce GP reports (GPRs).

Outsourcing the investment process goes some way to easing the regulatory burden for IFAs, but plenty of research is required before this step can be taken.

Scottish Provident has created 80 jobs as its underwriting functions revert back in house from a Capita contract.

The recent market turmoil has exposed many IFAs who do not have the expertise or the time to continue providing investment advice, Brown Shipley CIO Peter Botham believes.

The volatility in current markets has led many advisers to realise they are not best placed to make investment portfolio allocations, according to Parmenion Capital Partners.

Outsourced investment solutions will eventually overtake "outdated" wrap propositions, Parmenion Capital Partners claims.

Small adviser firms are failing to act on the regulatory advice given to them by compliance consultants, according to evidence gathered by the FSA.

The Institute of Financial Planning is holding a one-day seminar on whether and how advisers should outsource investment management.

Over 400 customer service and support staff in Belfast will transfer to Capita when it takes over sales and administration services for Prudential UK's life and pensions range.