Weekly Wrap: Disclosure for winners

During the week ASSET Magazine ran a session with some key industry figures where various issues were discussed. Full coverage of the Round Table will be in the December issue of the mag. One common theme which came through about who will be the winners and losers, was that advisers who are already prepared for the new disclosure rules will be winners.

The news theme this week has again centered around finance companies. The latest contribution being the release of the McDouall Stuart report. It is essential reading for anyone who is involved in this sector and is available through Good Returns.

At the big picture level the firm believes the sector is still quite sound, at what I would call the big end of town. This was something which was commented on more here.

However, there are issues around the fate of the smaller companies and also around the whole concept of ratings.

Good news from the finance company sector It's pleasing to see that the finance company scene has been quite quiet recently and it is appears to be in a bit of a rebuilding phase. [more]

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