How to Compare DFM Performance: A Framework for UK Advisers
DFM performance comparison for UK advisers: why headline returns mislead, how to test composites and dispersion, and what to record on file.
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Due diligence
11 articles tagged with "Due diligence"
DFM for High-Net-Worth Clients: What Changes Above GBP 1m
DFM for high-net-worth clients: how UK advisers should set the mandate, control fees and CGT, and test custody and reporting above GBP 1m.
Agent as Client vs Reliance on Others: How Your DFM Relationship Is Really Structured
Agent as client vs reliance on others: how the two DFM structures allocate responsibility, FOS access and Consumer Duty obligations for UK advisers.
How Discretionary Investment Management Is Regulated in the UK: An Adviser's Guide
How discretionary investment management is regulated in the UK: FCA permissions, COBS suitability, client agreements, reporting and best execution for advisers.
Vetting a Wealth Manager's Stewardship and Governance Credentials
How advisers and HNW clients can vet a wealth manager's stewardship and governance credentials: the questions and evidence that separate substance from spin.
DFM Minimum Investment Levels: A UK Adviser's Guide for 2026
DFM minimum investment levels for UK advisers in 2026: MPS, bespoke, and segregated mandate thresholds, why they exist, and how to use them in segmentation.
Ongoing DFM Oversight: A Consumer Duty Framework for Wealth Advisers
How UK wealth advisers should run ongoing oversight of their DFM under Consumer Duty: monitoring framework, board reporting, and red flags to act on.
DFM Charges Explained: A Guide for UK Wealth Advisers
A clear breakdown of DFM charges for UK wealth advisers: management fees, OCFs, platform costs, and what to demand from providers under Consumer Duty.
Fund Due Diligence for Wealth Advisers: A Practical Framework
A practical framework for fund due diligence that meets Consumer Duty standards. What to assess, how to document it, and which red flags disqualify a fund.