High Net Worth

Reports slam fund fees that 'exceed returns'

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Two reports into fund management have slammed the charges that managers apply to their funds, claiming they often exceed the funds� returns.

More advisers to select discretionary management, says HNW survey

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Regulatory pressures are forcing more independent financial advisers (IFAs) to abandon investment advice in favour of engaging a discretionary fund manager (DFM), according to a new report by highnetworth-online.com.

New Breed Adviser awards 2009: The Winners

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The New Breed Adviser awards were held at the Park Lane Hilton on Tuesday, October 27. Hosted by Working Lunch co-presenter Declan Curry, the night was a great success.

Sipp providers 'must try harder'

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Self invested personal pension (Sipp) providers are failing to meet the standards expected of them by advisers, according to new research.

Getting the right FX

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Once the preserve of the banks and a closed shop of institutional investors, technological advances have opened the currency market to the retail investor

Private bank targets IFA market

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Private bank Brown Shipley has committed to expanding its relationships with the intermediary sector, by appointing Tim Meikle as intermediary development director. Meikle, who held a similar role at UBS, will be charged with developing distribution channels in London and the south, with lawyers, accountants and independent financia advisers with high net worth private clients, as well as corporate finance boutiques.

Litigation funding in high value divorces

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Investing in marriage break-ups - whatever next? John Nicholson and Abigail Nott investigate