the lang cat

Regulation

Just 5% of advisers aware of PROD obligations - IRESS

70% unsure if they can fully comply

clock 30 August 2018 • 1 min read

Wrap/platforms

'PROD': Why the FCA's sharpened teeth can't be ignored in platform selection

'Failure to pay attention can result in enforcement'

clock 16 August 2018 • 5 min read

Wrap/platforms

'PROD' - What is the regulation dividing the adviser platform market?

First in a new series

clock 10 August 2018 • 3 min read

Investment

Mike Barrett: Is any multi-asset option 'the' investment solution?

Centralised intelligence agency

clock 13 July 2018 • 4 min read

Investment Trusts

Structural biases block adviser use of investment companies - lang cat

Moved from pre-RDR commission bias

clock 03 July 2018 • 3 min read

People

The lang cat's Mark Polson is financial services' Love Island choice

#Makeamarkontheisland

clock 15 June 2018 • 2 min read

Wrap/platforms

Five platform due diligence observations - the lang cat

Introduces 'The Long Dog'

clock 25 May 2018 • 2 min read

Wrap/platforms

Platform market 'buoyant despite regulatory and market challenges'

Advised platform assets up 12% year-on-year

clock 22 May 2018 • 1 min read

Business models

Investment key to assess vertical integration value - Mark Polson

Need to ensure ‘customer-first’ propositions

clock 10 May 2018 • 2 min read

Technology

PA360: 'Kill your darlings' and embrace tech to serve lower-value clients

Speaking at PA360

clock 24 April 2018 • 2 min read