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The Net Zero Scrutiny Group is blaming the cost-of-living crisis on green policies. Its potential influence shouldn’t be ignored, says climate writer Eleanor Salter
The identity “marks the next stage in the reshaping of the business and future-focused growth strategy”. The company is focused on three areas of growth: global asset management, technology platforms for UK financial advisers and their customers, and UK savings and wealth. ‘Unity across the business’ Stephen Bird, chief executive of Abrdn, said: “Our new brand Abrdn builds on our heritage and is modern, dynamic and, most importantly, engaging for all of our client and customer channels. “It is a highly-differentiated brand that will create unity across the business, replacing five...
What does the future hold for vertical integration? Providers running in-house advice arms, platforms and model portfolios seem to have found a formula for success. But are their clients getting the short end of the stick? By Daniela Esnerova 16 As the distribution landscape has shifted since the RDR, so have product providers’ business models. In a world where commissions suddenly weren’t the only way to get your product to market, many came up with a solution: take ownership of the distribution chain by running your own platform, advice firm, funds and discretionary model...
Control or catastrophe? Farage, fortune, freedom and a £199 subscription Farage ventured into personal finance this year, and now was subscribers to cough up £199 per yeah for a paid-for subscription to a newsletter. (Getty Images) For the small price of £199 a year, promises Nigel Farage, you can “take back control” of your finances. Gold, real estate trusts, even a crypto revolution – all are tickets to an independent financial future, all stamped with the Brexit Party founder’s seal of approval. Or, at least, that’s the idea. But the jury is out on whether...