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Provision remains a key driver of business for financial advisers, according to research from Rowanmore Pensions.

Analysis of the structured products market suggests those offering growth rather than income dominate, although this could change through the rest of 2007.

Nick Train, manager of the Finsbury Growth & Income investment trust, says his portfolio approach is not set to change as a result of recent interest rate movements in the UK.

A further break of links between unemployment and inflation may be on the cards next year, helping economies such as the UK and US to outperform, according to L&G.

UK economic fundamentals look good for next year, but there is a downside risk that could be sparked by US consumption falling if the housing market there slows, analysis by L&G suggests.

Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society is seeking to redefine the concept of with-profits investments with the launch of a new bond offering three asset classes of investment along with the option of a capital guarantee.

Financial intermediaries could see clients facing an investment bubble similar to the tech stocks crash unless they pay closer attention to the sectoral content of each fund, suggests Morningstar.

Multi-adviser or 'ensemble' firms are likely to be more successful in the future than the 'one-man band', suggests comprehensive new research unveiled at yesterday's IFP Forum.

One of the key findings of the Advisor Impact study - revealed on Wednesday 5th October at the IFP Forum for Success - suggests many companies are driven by just one individual, whether large of small.

Ajay Gambhir, manager of the JPMorgan Fleming UK Dynamic fund, says value is still the core theme followed by his aggressive fund, although some opportunities in growth are occurring.