Research by consultancy Fitz Partners has revealed that 33% of asset managers across Europe now offer ‘early-bird’ discounts of up to 47% to promote new funds.

AJ Bell Investcentre has launched a new service for financial advisers called Fundamentals which will provide investment research and due diligence on funds and ETFs.

Investment research and fund ratings provider RSMR has launched a DFM Academy to help advisers with due diligence and selection.

An investor behaviour project has revealed how 'emotional wellbeing' in difficult investment periods differs between those with a Financial Planner and those without.