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Kully Samra, from Charles Schwab, on why investors should allocate a portion of their portfolio to US equities and which sectors are offering potential

Dr. Slim Feriani, CEO of Advance Emerging Capital Limited, reviews the growing appeal of developing markets.

Flick back through the archives of Professional Adviser and you will find numerous instances where the consolidation of the multi-manager market has been predicted.

Rachael Griffin, head of tax and financial planning at Skandia International, discusses the advantages of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes.

AT8's Mark Loosmore looks at the consolidation of Scottish Widows' and Clerical Medical's product ranges following their merger last year.

Sparring between platforms and discretionary fund managers is unnecessary, as they are alternate not competing solutions, writes Andrew Denham-Davis from Brooks Macdonald AM.

Embracing a broad approach to tax wrappers will be the best strategy for clients to maximise returns and minimise their tax liability.

When it comes to assessing the suitability of a platform, otherwise known as conducting due diligence, each adviser, provider, colleague and ‘expert' will have an opinion on the platform that is best for your client and for your business. However, ultimately...

VCT and EIS funds offer a good route into enterprise investing and have the added attraction of offering tax relief, writes Julian Hickman, partner, Longbow Capital LLP.

By looking at overseas experiences, we can see what may lie ahead post-RDR, writes Ed Dymott, head of UK fund partners, Fidelity International.