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Ageas: Paralysis is a critical condition, right?
Your wifes just called. Her best friend Deborah has fallen off her horse and has been left paralysed down her left side. The Doctors have told her that the paralysis in her left leg is temporary but that her left arm will be permanently paralysed
BlackRock are the latest firm to support PanaceaIFA.com
We are very pleased to announce that BlackRock are the latest firm to support PanaceaIFA.com.
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From 2013, many investment advisers in the UK will face a major change in how they operate.
Royal London 360° records 50% increase in new business
Royal London 360° has written a 50% increase in new business for the first three months of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.
F&C: Inflation rises strongly in april
There was further bad news for the UK economy today with the publication of the consumer prices for April. CPI rose from 4% to 4.5% compared to expectations of about 4.1%.
Places limited, register today for the Fidelity FundsNetwork Investment Forum
DONT MISS OUT. This premier event is back for the 11th year running, with some of the UK's leading fund providers presenting their views on specific emerging markets, as well as insights into commodity and resource equities.
7IM: Bubbling markets?
After the concerns of the commodity fest we have been living through, it seems that further enthusiasm is now being added. The 24th May will be Glencore day in the FTSE 100.
Artemis: The Hunters' Tails
Its two-year bond yields 25% and its 10-year yields 15%. Can Greece borrow at rates it can afford; or will the cradle of European democracy become the coffin of European finances? Over-indebted countries with sovereign currencies inflate
BNY Mellon: Asias dividend sweetspot continues to yield opportunities
Asian companies are realising the benefits of paying a dividend
Asset.tv: Growth after the recession is being restored
Seven IM Views on Asset Allocation Update with Tom Sheridan and Justin Urquhart Stewart
Scottish Widows: Welcome to the special budget 2011 edition of techtalk
Although your initial view of the Budget could have been that there was little of interest from a financial planning perspective, the team have found no shortage of planning areas and advice opportunities to cover.
Asset.tv: SWIP Real Estate
SWIP Real Estate - Team looking to secondary as prime properties become overpriced
LV= Choice of vehicle
In recent weeks, we have learned that inflation has fallen to 4%. Although many readers would view this as high, it was sufficient to give reassurance to the markets that the Bank of England would be able to resist interest rate increases in the immediate future.
Incapital: Equity Income Plan III - a defensive income strategy
The 'defensive' income strategy may represent a good option and possible alternative, dependant upon individual client circumstances
Defaqto: 25% of advisers have changed platform provider in the last year
Defaqtos survey asked 232 advisers using platforms about the extent and nature of their platform activity, and their level of satisfaction with the platforms they deal with
Prudential: New range of PruFund guarantees for International Prudence Bond now available
Prudential International is delighted to announce the introduction of a new range of guarantee choices on the PruFund Protected Funds range, including a new PruFund Protected Growth Fund, available on International Prudence Bond.
Sounds good Innit?
The 2011 Scrabble dictionary has been published this week and it contains some 3000 new words including Innit, Nang and Punaany. Acronyms and techno-speak seem to dominate the society we live in.
Defaqto: IFAs have key role to play in helping clients generate income in low interest environment
low returns on cash deposits mean people will have to consider investing in riskier assets to supplement their income and IFAs will therefore need to undertake robust due diligence when selecting funds,
Artemis: The Hunters' Tails
As markets slide, and the FTSE 100 seems more comfortable well on the wrong side of 6,000, at least the Augean clean-up continues. After returning to profit (sic) last year, Lloyds has provisioned £3.2 billion against all those self-employed people spun, lured and sold, ah, redundancy insurance.
BlackRock European Equity Funds Now rated AAA by Standard & Poor's
Not only is BlackRock's European Dynamic Fund now ranked No. 1 in its sector, but BlackRock continue to be the single fund managment house to have
Asset.tv: If rate doesnt rise in May, it certainly will in August
SWIP Fixed Income with Mark Connolly
AEGON: Open Your Eyes - AEGON national seminars
As part of your continual professional development, we invite you to attend one of our Open Your Eyes seminars
LV= Choice of vehicle
In recent weeks, we have learned that inflation has fallen to 4%. Although many readers would view this as high, it was sufficient to give reassurance to the markets
Asset.tv: Investing for Income - Asset.tv Masterclass Replay
Investing for Income Masterclass with Paul Reed of Aberdeen Asset Management, Chris Murphy of Aviva Investors and Stuart Reeve of BlackRock
Royal London 360 launches 'Oracle'
Royal London 360° has launched a new single premium offshore investment bond, Oracle.
LV= launches plain english guide to CI conditions
Protection specialist LV= has produced a guide, offering simplified explanations for advisers to use when explaining to clients the illnesses that are covered under a critical illness policy.
BNY Mellon: NewsWire
A Roy-oil affair: Newtons Frikkee looks to energy giants for yield. The Newton Higher Income Fund now has overweight positions in both BP and Shell
7IM: Preserving the Reserves?
So what would you do with US$3 trillion? Or more to the point what could the Chinese do with their reserves which currently stand at just a few million over this huge number?
F&C: Markets poised for a breakout?
Equity markets continue to be resilient in face of much negative news in recent weeks. The main events have been political uprisings in the Middle East North Africa (MENA), the Japanese earthquake and the continuing concerns about imminent default in the Eurozone periphery.
Rayner Spencer Mills: rsmusings April 2011
Welcome to the second of our rsmusings newsletter Our first edition was really well received and we have had some great feedback.
Henderson: April Bulletin
The latest news, views and updates on Henderson funds and global markets.
The London Multi-Manager Forum 7 to 24 June - reserve your place now
looking forward to presenting at the forthcoming Multi-Manager Forum events and we would like to invite you to join us at one of several venues around the country from 7 to 24 June 2011.
F&C: Sell in May and go away or stay invested all the way?
An early kick-off to the social season as well as an extra bank holiday to enjoy, F&C Investments has looked back over the past 10 summers to see if the old adage Sell in May and go away, come back on St Leger Day has been proved right or wrong.
Defaqto: 24% of advisers believe using one platform will jeopardise independence
A survey by independent financial research company Defaqto has found that nearly a quarter of advisers believe using a single platform will compromise an IFAs independent status and 8% are still unsure.
Asset.tv: Close on the art and science of its process
Close Investment Process & Views with David Muncaster and Chris Bailey
FundsNetwork: New Investment Frontiers
Top speakers from some of the UKs leading fund providers will present their views on a range of topics to help you manage investment portfolios within a global context. There will be advice and guidance on specific emerging markets,
Asset.TV: Introduction to Kleinwort Benson Investors and Dividend Plus
The Corporate Introduction & Dividend Plus with David Hogarty and Geoff Blake of Kleinwort Benson Investors
Capita: Platform selection and due diligence day
The Platform Due Diligence Day brings together some of the best minds in the industry to help delegates take on today's challenges.