Executing investments wisely
The increase in availability of free financial
advice over the internet means investors are making their own
investment decisions and, as such, are cutting out the middleman.
This new found independence means people are willingly taking their
financial matters into their own hands. And, due to the approaching
UK Retail Distribution Review (RDR), this group of people is
expected to grow as some existing advisers may decide to cease
trading, which may result in a number of clients, who currently
seek financial advice, becoming execution only clients.
Neither of these scenarios have to mean bad
news for advisers. Rather than simply accepting the situation and
letting their clients walk out the door, advisers may consider
moving away from the advice area and becoming purely distributors,
possibly using an established provider of execution only services
for potential and existing clients to purchase products through
them without advice.
Our investment dealing service, available
through our Focus account, allows your clients to
regain control over their wealth and manage their own investments.
And, importantly, you will remain the main point of contact and can
keep up-to-date by viewing your clients' transactions and
portfolios online. We can buy and sell stocks and shares traded on
any of the major international markets on an execution only basis,
subject to funds being available in your client's account.
Our service includes a comprehensive and
integrated report detailing your client's entire net worth held
with us. The report also provides details of any purchases, sales
and corporate actions, and any resultant profit or loss arising
from sales.
To find out more about our investment dealing
service, please contact your relationship manager directly or our
client services team on +44 (0) 1624 645000.