Opinion

We have seen with the recent submissions to the Treasury Select Committee that opinion is still polarised in the advisory community about the RDR.

Dr Ana Armstrong, chairman of Distinction Asset Management, asks whether there is a future for the Hong Kong dollar

People in the UK are not saving enough for retirement, and radical action is needed.

Hugh Hendry, manager of the Eclectica fund, explains why central banks' inaction on interest rates has led markets to take matters into their own hands.

Graham Harvey, managing director of individual protection at Friends Provident, on the impact an often overlooked illness can have on people’s finances.

In his latest ‘Thoughts on…’ series, business consultant Steve Billingham explains why smaller outfits may come across as more ‘authentic’ to clients…

Jason Hepner, investment director for Global Strategy at Standard Life Investments, on tightening tensions in China

Following on from the introduction of sales guidelines for critical illness, COVER's sister title Mortgage Solutions has asked the industry if advisers need increased guidance in selling protection.

A sea change is happening in the world of multi-manager. The days of a standalone team running retail multi-manager money appear to be a thing of the past for some of the big investment houses.

Melanie Bien, director of Private Finance, queries why the coalition would scale back its free debt advice service at the very moment more people may need it.