In the second of a two-part article, SRP asks Mark Insley (pictured), founder and managing director at Ascot Wealth Management about the limited use of structured products by UK financial advisors, the performance of the firm’s products last year, and its market outlook and plans going forward.
What is the main reason for the lack of adoption of structured products by UK advisors? It’s not because of education but about who is knocking on the door of the 60-year old advisor sitting on £800m in client assets. Those advisers are happy to get 1% via a diversified multi-asset portfolio. Fund mentality prevents them from embracing other products and the hassle of incorporating new products. Investec has done an incredible job, meeting people, explaining how they work, and over
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