United Kingdom
Best Practice | 10 Aug 21
CII joins forces with UK university to bolster talent pool
Partnership will help students acquire ‘skills, knowledge and behaviours’ they need to join advice sector
Abrdn buys investment platform
As it plans further M&A deals to grow its ‘personal’ business
IFA company completes seventh M&A deal of 2021
Retiring adviser says ‘it is increasingly challenging to run’ a small business in the industry
Alternatives | 9 Aug 21
British Steel adviser appeals proposed FCA £1.3m fine and ban
The decision notice will only take effect if Upper Tribunal supports the watchdog’s findings
Strong performance prompts Iboss to trim UK equity sails
But the firm’s investment director remains positive on the sector and ‘particularly optimistic’ on income funds