wealth management

Employee benefit consultancy Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has unveiled a new wealth management offering merging its existing services with those of latest acquisition iimia Wealth Management.

Wealth levels per person in the UK hit their lowest level for five years in 2008 as a result of the financial crisis, although they have since rebounded.

Many wealth managers are lacking the required qualifications to meet RDR standards and are confused about 'independent' and 'restricted' advice labels, research suggests.

Bestinvest has selected SEI to provide its Global Wealth Services (GWS) offering.

Societe Generale Private Banking (SGPB) Hambros has launched a new platform for intermediaries offering investment and private banking support for high net worth clients.

Newly-launched wealth management boutique Yellow Capital says the RDR has "scared the living daylights" out of advisers and has set out plans to acquire IFA businesses exiting the market.

Incisive Media's Editorial Director Lawrence Gosling speaks to Head of Propositions BW International and BW Intermediaries

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The FSA has been incredibly prolific and industrious recently with their thematic reviews and projects examining areas such as pension switching, structured products and platforms.

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