Walker Crips launches discretionary service for advisers

Walker Crips Investment Management has launched a discretionary portfolio service aimed at advisers in a move to expand its business.

The Actively Managed Portfolio Service (AMPS) will offer clients of IFAs direct investment in equities and bonds, alongside the more traditional fund selection arm. The group already offers investors a range of 20 portfolios via its Ready to Invest service, catering for various risk profiles from defensive to adventurous. AMPS has an AMC but no other charges or commission. Paul Jordan, head of business development at Walker Crips IM, said: "What makes us stand apart from other portfolio managers who offer ‘collectives only' investment is that we can take advantage of our core exper...