Industry

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

Winning a Professional Adviser Award could really pay off for your firm and help you attract new clients.

GOSLING'S GROUSE

Niall Ferguson knows a thing or two about bubbles, having examined at least eight in The Ascent of Money, his thorough analysis of the financial world.

CONTRARIAN INVESTOR

THE ALCHEMIST

George Osborne today criticised the regulation of banks under Labour and outlined plans to introduce a permanent annual levy.

ASHBY'S ANSWERS

Monks Investment Trust manager Gerald Smith will take over as Baillie Gifford CIO from April 2011.

More than half of Britain's bankers expect to see substantial rises in their bonus payouts this year, according to a survey by eFinancialCareers, the City recruitment agency.