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IFA BestInvest has called on fund managers not directly affected by yesterday’s attrocities to keep funds open and not suspend trading.Deputy managing director Jason Hollands says that the tragic loss of life overshadows all other concerns. But he is urging investors not to take drastic action that will crystalise losses.He also argues that despite massive […]

Premier Portfolio Managers is running a series of roadshows about recent Government changes to the Trustee Investment Act, which it says provide a solid business opportunity for IFAs. Due to the updates to the Act last year, trustees are now obliged to take a more active interest in the value of the trust. The fund […]

Tens of UK investment firms have suspended trading across their entire fund ranges, following the terrorist attacks in the US on Tuesday.Fidelity’s FundsNetwork said it was suspending trading on its platform until US markets reopened. While Cofunds said it would continue to trade a limited number of funds.IFAs are advised to contact firms individually to […]

Fund managers are calling for more IFA fund supermarkets, claiming that providers and intermediaries would benefit from more competition. Fidelity&#39s FundsNetwork and Cofunds have dominated the IFA fund supermarket race, with only Skandia providing serious competition. While the direct market has been saturated with new entrants, Legal & General and Norwich Union are the only […]