Parmenion

Discretionary fund manager (DFM) Parmenion said it has witnessed a surge in new funds under management since the start of the year due to increased appetite among advisers to review their investment propositions.

More than a quarter of advisers cite cost as the most important consideration for platform implementation, according to research.

MULTI-ASSET

Platform and discretionary fund manager Parmenion said it is attracting about £20m of new business per month, after revealing its tiered charging structure ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Parmenion has been selected as the sole provider of investment infrastructure for CAERUS Portfolio Management Limited (CPML), the fund management arm of CAERUS Capital Group.

KEY FACTS

Parmenion has linked up with investment management firm Arjent to offer advisers a platform-driven discretionary management solution.

Adviser support specialist Parmenion has linked up with Sarasin & Partners, to provide a range of investment portfolios.

As rising food prices make headlines, Parmenion's Simon Brett explains why soft commodities are providing opportunities for investors.