Oeics

With the number of platforms increasing and competition intensifying, advisers need to take more time selecting the right platform for their clients, writes Skandia's Jeremy Mugridge.

Richard Leeson, head of UK business development at Prudential International, says high earners can use offshore bonds to sidestep the worst effects of the tax rate changes.

Martin Morris discusses the pros and cons of investing in structured product OEICs.

Evercore Pan-Asset has launched two OEIC funds on Ascentric which will invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Matt Ward, wealth management consultant at Defaqto, on how IFAs have responded to the FSA's SIPP review.

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is planning to convert a further four unit trusts to Oeics at the end of February 2010.

"We are very aware of the importance of tackling climate change for the future of our children and our children's children."

Consumer demand for advice on pensions and investments is up as people reassess their finances in the hope of an economic recovery, research by Unbiased.co.uk suggests.

Aviva Investors has added a discretionary dilution levy fee to its Isa wrapper following a switch in the fund's administrators in September.

IFA firms will increasingly look to launch self-branded OEICs over the next few years as they strive to boost recurring revenue streams, Chartwell believes.