8th June 2009

Ascentric and iShares hold ETF Masterclasses

Ascentric, the independent wrap platform, and iShares, the world's leading provider of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), have teamed up to offer comprehensive ETF Masterclasses for IFAs, open to both Ascentric users and non-users.

The Masterclasses will be held at The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath (30 June), The London Capital Club in London (1 July), and Daresbury Park Hotel in Warrington (2 July). 

Each Masterclass will provide an overview of ETFs and their increasing use in private client portfolios, explaining how to select the right ETF for the right clients.

Julian Hince, iShares Business Development Officer, will discuss the rapidly increasing demand for ETFs and their worth in the current economic climate. Commenting ahead of the Masterclass, he said: “The ETF industry has grown exponentially and ETFs are fast becoming one of the most popular products on the investment landscape.  We are witnessing an increasing level of interest in ETFs from IFAs, and as the market leading provider, iShares can help them become more familiar with the benefits and attributes of ETFs through educational masterclasses and other initiatives.”

Shaun Sandiford, Ascentric’s Head of Sales will also outline how to manage client expectations in the new financial services environment, followed by how to trade ETFs on the Ascentric platform. He said “The Masterclasses will give IFAs a greater knowledge and understanding of ETFs and provide a tremendous insight into their growing universe.  As our Masterclasses are already attracting a really good response from the IFA community, I would strongly urge those interested to reserve their places quickly.”

Reservations can be made by phoning 08714 236 100 or emailing marketing@ascentric.co.uk.

For further information, please contact:

Ascentric
Dominic Ventham
Head of Marketing

Tel: 01225 787208
Mobile 07590 227039

Email: dominic.ventham@ascentric.co.uk