In the News
This section provides excerpts of recent articles in the business press with reference to Raymond James Investment Services Ltd.
26/04/2013 – Barclays GlobalAccess funds now available through Raymond James
Markets Media
26/04/2013 – Barclays PLC : Barclays GlobalAccess funds now available through Raymond James
4-traders
24/04/2013 – Raymond James Beats JPMorgan as Best Brokerage: Riskless Return
Bloomberg Businessweek
21/02/2013 – Top 30 under 30: the rising stars of wealth management in 2013
CityWire
11/02/2013 – How the client ownership debate is unfolding
New Model Adviser
04/02/2013 – Adviser group hammers out client ownership pact
New Model Adviser
17/12/2012 – Advisory chief aims to regain public trust in financial world
Financial Times
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27/12/2012 – Compliance headaches to protect against in 2013
Portfolio Adviser
05/12/2012 – Raymond James, Pershing see opportunity in U.K.
Investment News
11/2012-12/2012 – A matter of principle
Securities & Investment Review
05/11/2012 – Raymond James becomes first platform to offer Hermes range
Investment Week
17/10/2012 – Citywire Wealth Management Forum: Last chance to hear Saut speak
CityWire
11/10/2012 – Industry backs FSA over DFM payments ban
Money Marketing
20/09/2012 – ETF seminar at LSE
Financial Adviser
09/08/2012 – Adviser Workshop: How to win a legal battle
New Model Adviser
30/07/2012 – Tisa confirms adviser protocol committee members
Money Marketing
12/07/2012 – James Hay Partnership adds eight firms to investment panel
Financial Planner
12/07/2012 – James Hay adds eight managers to iSIPP panel
IFAonline.co.uk
06/07/2012 – Raymond James partners with HSBC for onshore bond
Citywire Wealth Manager
09/07/2012 – HSBC launches onshore bond on Raymond James platform
FTAdviser
21/06/2012 – UK Trade Body To Look Into US-Style Broker Protocols For Advisory Industry
Wealthbriefing
21/06/2012 – Tisa sets ball rolling on standardised client ownership agreements
Citywire Wealth Manager
15/06/2012 – Should platforms be adding VAT on bundled services?
Money Marketing
12/06/2012 – Chris Davies: Why we need a protocol on restrictive covenants
Money Marketing
08/06/2012 – FSA to monitor non-dealing covenants for consumer detriment
Money Marketing
02/06/2012 – Advice firms’ grip on us has to be loosened
The Times
03/06/2012 – Sensible to break the ties that bind
Financial Times
01/06/2012 – Raymond James Keeps Pushing For US-Style Broker Protocol in UK
Wealthbriefing
31/05/2012 – Raymond James calls for client ownership covenant
Financial Adviser
31/05/2012 – Tisa and Raymond James call for US pact on client ownership
New Model Adviser
07/05/2012 – Skandia: DFMs must deal direct with clients
Investment Adviser
04/05/2012 – Andrew Fisher and Raymond James lawyer to address covenant summit
Money Marketing
03/05/2012 – Platforms fear advisers don’t have portfolio permissions
Money Marketing
03/05/2012 – Rob Reid: Can great minds think alike on RDR?
Money Marketing
19/04/2012 – Why Wealth Manager Client Relationships are earned – not owned
Citywire Wealth Manager
05/04/2012 – You can check out anytime – but can the clients follow?
City AM
05/04/2012 – How to draft (and challenge) restrictive covenants
Professional Adviser
29/03/2012 – Making of a case
Financial Adviser
20/03/2012 – Raymond James lawyer: restrictive covenants here to stay
IFAonline.co.uk
20/03/2012 – Major survey shows City is divided on the use and enforceability of restrictive covenants
Legal Futures
12/03/2012 – Whalley stockbroker celebrates ‘David and Goliath’ legal victory
Clitheroe Today
12/03/2012 – Legal opinion: When are non-solicitation clauses enforceable?
Personnel Today
06/03/2012 – Courtroom victory for county advisers
Lancashire Evening Post
29/02/2012 – Would an industry standard on restrictive clauses work?
Citywire Wealth Manager
28/02/2012 – Non-Dealing Clauses Are Bad For Clients, Wealth Management Firms – Raymond James
Wealthbriefing
27/02/2012 – Know your contractual limits
The Lawyer
27/02/2012 – Whose clients are they anyway: Raymond James
Financial Adviser
25/02/2012 – Commission ban is a game of consequences
Financial Times
24/02/2012 – Raymond James pledges further hires following Towry victory
Financial Adviser
23/02/2012 – E&Y: Concept of organisation owning clients is flawed
Money Marketing
23/02/2012 – What the Towry case could mean for adviser contracts
IFAonline.co.uk
23/02/2012 – Towry and the dangers of kitchen sink litigation
Money Marketing
23/02/2012 – Uncertainty remains over compete clauses
Money Marketing
23/02/2012 – Deal or no deal
Financial Adviser
23/02/2012 – Adviser contracts to be scrutinised
Money Marketing
23/02/2012 – What the Towry case could mean for adviser contracts
IFAonline.co.uk
23/02/2012 – MM Leader: Focus on valued service rather than ‘ownership’
Money Marketing
22/02/2012 – Towry verdict interest is more than simply Schadenfreude
Financial Adviser
22/02/2012 – Chris Davies: The power of relationship capital
Money Marketing
21/02/2012 – Towry’s Valentine message: Who loves ya, baby?
Financial Adviser
21/02/2012 – The Raymond James seven: the advisers who fought Towry and won
Citywire Wealth Manager
20/02/2012 – Towry case sparks IFA contract scrutiny
New Model Adviser
20/02/2012 – Fisher’s loss shows why big isn’t always best
New Model Adviser
15/02/2012 – Towry loses case against Raymond James
TheWealthnet
15/02/2012 – Towry vs Raymond James: How the key players fared
New Model Adviser
15/02/2012 – Raymond James wins High Court litigation on restrictive covenants
Postonline.co.uk
15/02/2012 – Judge dismisses ‘unsustainable’ Towry claims
Money Marketing
15/02/2012 – Raymond James wins breach of covenants case
Insurancetimes.co.uk
15/02/2012 – Towry claims branded ‘unsustainable’ as case dismissed
Fundweb
15/02/2012 – Raymond James: what we can learn from Towry case
CityWire (Web)
15/02/2012 – High court clears Raymond James in Towry case
Financial Adviser
15/02/2012 – WBrief: Towry loses client-poaching claim against Raymond Jones
Spear’s (Web)
15/02/2012 – Raymond James U.K. Unit Wins Court Battle Over Client Poaching
Bloomberg
15/02/2012 – Towry loses a landmark client poaching case
City AM
15/02/2012 – How Towry’s ‘extravagant’ case fell apart
IFAonline.co.uk
15/02/2012 – Towry judge on Fisher: Abrasive, self-confident, confrontational
IFAonline.co.uk
15/02/2012 – Essential viewing: Our video report from the Towry case
New Model Adviser
14/02/2012 – Raymond James wins high court battle against Towry
Citywire Wealth Manager
14/02/2012 – Towry looses case against rival wealth management firm
EUBankers
14/02/2012 – Towry loses case against Raymond James
Financial Adviser
14/02/2012 – Raymond James Lawyer welcomes ‘generous’ cost order
Financial Adviser
14/02/2012 – Towry verdict “best possible outcome”
Financial Adviser
14/02/2012 – Towry loses court battle with Raymond James
Financial Planner
14/02/2012 – Towry loses case against seven advisers
Financial Times
14/02/2012 – Towry loses Raymond James court case
Fundweb
14/02/2012 – Towry loses client ‘poaching’ case in High Court
IFAonline.co.uk
14/02/2012 – Towry to pay £1.2m legal costs after High Court defeat
IFAonline.co.uk
14/02/2012 – Towry ‘misjudged strength of advisers’ relationship with clients’
IFAonline.co.uk
14/02/2012 – Towry loses client ‘poaching’ case in High Court
Investment Week
14/02/2012 – Towry loses Raymond James court case
Money Marketing
14/02/2012 – Towry judgment: Judge criticises ‘argumentative’ Towry evidence
Money Marketing
14/02/2012 – Towry agrees to pay over £930k in legal costs
Money Marketing
14/02/2012 – Towry loses High Court battle against Raymond James
New Model Adviser
14/02/2012 – Towry loses case against Raymond James
Portfolio Adviser
14/02/2012 – UK Wealth Advisor Loses Court Battle Against Rival
Wealthbriefing
09/02/2012 – Wealth Manager: establishing the roots of growth at OakTree
Citywire Wealth Manager
01/02/2012 – Keep calm and carry on
Mayfair Times
01/02/2012 – Smart adviser leads: how discretionaries can impress Yellowtail
CityWire
20/01/2012 – Raymond James Financial acquires full ownership of UK subsidiary
thewealthnet
20/01/2012 – RJF buys out Killik stake in RJIS
Investment Europe
20/01/2012 – Raymond James gets vote of confidence
Portfolio Adviser
20/01/2012 – US-Based Wealth Management Group Buys Out UK Subsidiary
WealthBriefing.com
19/01/2012 – Raymond James Financial acquires full ownership of UK subsidiary
EUBankers
19/01/2012 – Parent company acquires outstanding Raymond James stake
Fundweb
19/01/2012 – US parent company takes control of Raymond James
FT Adviser
19/01/2012 – US parent takes full control of Raymond James
CityWire
19/01/2012 – Raymond James goes it alone after buying out Killik
CityWire
18/01/2012 – Raymond James’ wish list amid regulatory tidal wave
CityWire
16/01/2012 – Raymond James launches two new liquidity tools
Banking Business Review
13/01/2012 – Outsourcing Investment: Why KDW use Prospect
CityWire
13/01/2012 – Raymond James provides their wealth managers new liquidity tools to compete with private banks
EUBankers
12/01/2012 – Raymond James launches cash management and loan facilities
CityWire
19/12/2011 – What this year’s top 10 wealth manager profiles teach us
CityWire
08/12/2011 – Outsourcing Investment: Why Money Matters uses Tacit
New Model Adviser
08/12/2011 – Market seminar
East Cornwall Times
08/11/2011 – Adviser Workshop: How to operate with multiple brands
CityWire
07/11/2011 – Raymond James is an early adopter of the Advent/Proquote RSP Integration
Automated Trader
07/11/2011 – Raymond James Investment Services is an early adopter of the Advent-Proquote integration
Finextra
03/11/2011 – Raj Basra & Roy Swain: The Tacit duo on the benefits of being agile
Citywire Wealth Manager
31/10/2011 – Advisers ‘skipping a step of the rules’, claims Raymond James
Investment Adviser
27/10/2011 – Prestwood in tie-up with Raymond James
Financial Adviser
24/10/2011 – Raymond James adds software to free wealth managers’ time
CityWire
20/10/2011 – Raymond James and IntelliFlo team up for streamlined system
Financial Adviser
13/10/2011 – Raymond James Adopts IntelliFlo Valuation System
WealthBriefing.com
13/10/2011 – A small team with big ambitions: 1st Port Asset Management's elegant solution to serving US clients
CityWire
05/10/2011 – Raymond James to grow open architecture
EUBankers
29/09/2011 – Aberdeen Platform Awards 2011: The winners and judges' comments
IFA Online
04/08/2011 – FSA’s ‘in theory’ policy on single platform use risks independence
IFA Online
29/07/2011 – Raymond James joins cross border transaction network
EUBankers
29/07/2011 – Investment Management | Investment management firm RJIS targets identity and access management
Invest in Stocks
29/07/2011 – Raymond James connects Calastone through Advent MOXY OMS
Fundamentals Magazine
29/07/2011 – Raymond James joins Calastone network
Institutional Investor
29/07/2011 – Investment Services group connects to Calastone
Global Custodian
28/07/2011 – Raymond James automates fund routing
Securities Technology Monitor
28/07/2011 – Lyxor Asset Management And Raymond James Connect To Calastone
ISS Magazine
28/07/2011 – Raymond James joins cross border transaction network
Finextra
05/07/2011 – Raymond James turns round 1.2m loss to enter profit
Citywire
20/06/2011 – Raymond James Investment Services Selects Courion to manage access to its trading platform for independent investment managers
Courion
09/06/2011 – Suffolk Life set to launch Smartsipp
FT Adviser
02/06/2011 – Suffolk Life to target ‘mass affulent’ investors with SIPP launch
Money Marketing
27/05/2011 – Tisa wants business rules eased for online advice
Money Marketing/ Money Marketing Online
31/05/2011 – How to break free and start again with your own firm
New Model Adviser and Citywire Online
13/05/2011 – The Vertem principals explain how to stand out in a crowded boutique market
New Model Adviser and Citywire Online
13/05/2011 – Platforms whos got what, who's growing what?
Citywire online
14/04/2011 – Platforms regroup to oppose rebate ban
Money Marketing/ Money Marketing Online
10/03/2011 – True Potential poised to launch platform
Money Marketing/ Money Marketing Online
04/03/2011 – From form to function
Pensions Management
28/02/2011 – Rebate debate
Money Marketing/ Money Marketing Online
25/02/2011 – Platforms slam Skandia for backing rebate ban
Money Marketing/ Money Marketing Online
22/02/2011 – US Tax Rules Force 7IM Boss to Close his Own Wrap Account
New Model Adviser Online
18/02/2011 – Skandia isolated as platforms come together to oppose cash rebate ban
Money Marketing/ Money Marketing Online
17/02/2011 – Rathbones set to benefit as rivals ditch US clinets
Citywire Wealth Manager
03/02/2011 – Mark Loosemoore Interview with Dennis Hall and Morningstar
Asset TV
12/11/2010 – Tailored to fit
Exchange Traded Funds Magazine
06/12/2010 – How to pick a cost effective investment solution
Citywire Online and New Model Adviser
19/11/2010 – Adviser profile: David Ferry shifts through the gears
Citywire Online and New Model Adviser
21/10/2010 – Threesixty & Raymond James Conclude Roadshow
EUBankers
23/09/2010 – Wealth Manager: Wilson King - 'We could be bigger if we were worse managers and better marketers'
Citywire Wealth Management & Citywire.co.uk
20/09/2010 – Threesixty rolls out Comparator
Investment Adviser
17/06/2010 – Wealth Managers: Nigel Baynes and Stacey Ash of iFunds on the Revolution of ETFs
Citywire Wealth Management & Citywire.co.uk
06/04/2010 – Adviser profile: Rockin' Adrian Ware proves a hit advising the travel sector
New Model Advisers and Citywire.co.uk
29/03/2010 – Star Profile: Jason Butler of Bloomsbury Financial Planning - Running a Tight Ship
New Model Advisers and Citywire.co.uk
08/03/2010 – Engineering a forward looking business model
New Model Adviser
04/03/2010 – Adaptability - meeting different needs
Professional Adviser & IFA Online
03/03/2010 – Platform Thoughts
TCF Investment
08/02/2010 – FSA may hand lifeline to bundled platforms with share class changes
New Model Adviser and Citywire.co.uk
21/01/2010 – Cover Story - Mercater Capital Management
Citywire Wealth Manager
21/01/2010 – New UK Investment Manager Teams Up With Raymond James
WealthBriefing
21/01/2010 – New private client investment firm selects Raymond James for back office and other services
WealthNet
19/01/2010 – Former Ashcourt CEO Launches New Business
FT Adviser
18/01/2010 – Raul Renjel and Philip Cohen of In2 branch out
Citywire & New Model Adviser
11/12/2009 – Manager Profile: Matthew Hunt
Citywire Wealth Management & Citywire
06/11/2009 – Adam & Co sees new defection
WealthNet
06/11/2009 – Forsyth departure another blow for Adam & Co
EUBankers
05/11/2009 – Forsyth departure another blow for Adam & Co
Citywire
02/11/2009 – David Hazelton to Chair TISA Distribution Advisory Council
EUBankers
30/10/2009 – TISA voices RDR concerns over increased costs for consumers
IFA Online
29/10/2009 – TISA voices RDR concerns over increased costs for consumers
FTAdviser
05/10/2009 – Wrapping up the cost
Reproduced by kind permission of Financial Planner magazine
05/10/2009 – Wrap comment: Why pricing is a key consideration
Reproduced by kind permission of Financial Planner magazine
10/09/2009 – Philip Okell - Mosaic Money Managements founder on applying his institutional nous to private clients
Citywire
09/09/2009 – Rensburg Manager Joins Two UK Businesses
Wealthbriefing
08/09/2009 – Former Rensburg man joins Raymond James’ boutique stable
Citywire
08/09/2009 – Raymond James Taps ex Rensburg Director
EUBankers
08/09/2009 – Former senior investment director at Rensburg Sheppards joins Raymond James
The WealthNet
30/07/2009 – Ex Killik man Couch replaces Beatson-Hird as Rowan Dartington boss
Citywire
09/07/2009 – Discretionary move studied
Money Marketing Online
28/06/2009 – Buzzacottt FS Signs up for Raymond James
Citywire
18/06/2009 – UK Advisory Firm Chooses Raymond James
Wealthtechbriefing
18/06/2009 – RJIS Platform now offering Vanguard funds for UK
EUBankers
18/06/2009 – UK Advisory Firm Chooses Raymond James
WealthBriefing
18/06/2009 – Buzzacott chooses Raymond James
The WealthNet
18/05/2009 – The startup advisory boutique becomes the latest game in town
The WealthNet
08/05/2009 – UK Specialist Sportspeople Advisor Selects Raymond James
WealthBriefing
07/05/2009 – Independent Financial Adviser signs strategic partnership with Raymond James
EUBankers
07/05/2009 – Specialist sports IFA signs platform deal
The WealthNet
07/05/2009 – Conforto picks Raymond James for its Platform Partner
Money Marketing Online
05/05/2009 – Life Firms down ... but wraps up
Citywire
30/03/2009 – Rob Arnold shifts focus of Source to new wealth management arm
Citywire
23/03/2009 – This is how we do it
New Model Adviser
23/03/2009 – Adviser workshop – Reviewing the Wrap Market
New Model Adviser
03/03/2009 – Raymond James names KPMG man as chief executive's successor
The WealthNet
10/02/2009 – Raymond James strengthens UK Business Development Team
EUBankers
03/02/2009 – Raymond James bolsters business development team, eyes further UK growth
WealthBriefing
02/02/2009 – Raymond James secures key appointment in growth plan
Citywire
02/02/2009 – Raymond James strengthens UK business development team
The WealthNet
05/01/2009 – Raymond James breaks into profit for first time
Citywire
15/12/2008 – Ex-Citigroup start-up selects Raymond James as UK partner
The WealthNet
17/11/2008 – Breaking into the wrap premier league
Citywire & New Model Adviser
11/10/2008 – Planners forced to seek new homes for assets as UBS ditches trading platform
Citywire & New Model Adviser
28/10/2008 – Raymond James seeks asset management acquisitions
The WealthNet
16/10/2008 – Syndaxi Financial Planning MD recieves 'Lifetime Achievement Award for 2008'
EUBankers
07/10/2008 – Investment Managers Consider Independence, Headhunters Rejig Contracts
WealthBriefing
15/07/2008 – Raymond James Wrap goes with the Flow Towards Funds
Citywire & New Model Adviser
15/07/2008 – Raymond James to Offer Morningstar Research Suite in UK
WealthBriefing
14/07/2008 – Raymond James Joins Morningstar's ‘Select Alliance’ Program
EUBankers – Lunchtime & Afternoon News
14/07/2008 – Raymond James Investment Services enhances UK affiliates service offer
The WealthNet
04/07/2008 – Advent Passes 100 Client Mark
WealthBriefing
01/07/2008 – Leading Trade Order Management Solution Surpasses 100-Client Milestone in EMEA
EUBankers
25/06/2008 – Could Dennis Hall’s Flat Fee Take Off – Gill Cardy – ‘Wise Mr Wise’
Citywire Blog
16/06/2008 – The Wrap Factfile – Your Online Resource
Citywire.co.uk
16/06/2008 – Wrap Factile – At Your Discretion
New Model Adviser
27/05/2008 – Platfrom Alterations Abound asa Supermarkets and Wraps Blur
Citywire
19/05/2008 – Barnett Ravenscroft Gets a Birds Eye View
New Model Adviser and Citywire
19/05/2008 – 7IM's Sheridan Wants Better Rules on Disclosure Platform Charges
New Model Adviser and Citywire
14/04/2008 – The March of the Financial Advice Aggregators
WealthBriefing
07/01/2008 – It’s a Colourful life
New Model Advisor & Citywire
17/12/2007 – Winds of Change – Page 4
New Model Advisor & Citywire
03/12/2007 – Private Banks Look to Develop Offering Through IFAs
WealthBriefing
31/11/2007 – Mercater and Whitehead to team up for fund of funds
Citywire
02/09/2007 – Multi-Manager: An Increasing Presence in High Net Worth Portfolios
WealthBriefing
01/09/2007 – Conviction Keeps Bridges Safe From Troubled Waters
Citywire Magazine & Citywire
08/08/2007 – Raymond James Adds Pension Wrappers to UK Platform
WealthBriefing
08/08/2007 – Raymond James Extends Pension Wrapper Range
The WealthNet
08/08/2007 – Raymond James Ads Two New Wrappers
EUBankers
08/08/2007 – Raymond James Ads Two New Wrappers
Citywire
06/08/2007 – Argent Managers Buy Out Shareholders in Overhaul
New Model Adviser and Citywire
01/08/2007 – UK Wealth Partner Selects Raymond James Financial Services
WealthBriefing
31/07/2007 – Argent Selects Partner for its Discretionary Management Service
EUBankers
23/07/2007 – Raymond James Revamps Wrap
New Model Adviser and Citywire
12/07/2007 – Private client investment manager selects Advent
EUBankers
12/07/2007 – Raymond James Upgrades Porfolio Management Tools
WealthBriefing
12/07/2007 – Raymond James Opts for Advent
The WealthNet
26/06/2007 – Institute Role for Raymond James Financial Planning Head
WealthBriefing
26/06/2007 – Highly Respected IFA Figure Appointed to CII Advisory Board
EUBankers
18/06/2007 – Adviser interview: Moving on up, with Stephen Evans of Evans Hart
Citywire
06/06/2007 – Evans Hart charges ahead with another buy-out
Citywire
14/05/2007 – Raymond James’ bond addition gives access to discretionary management
New Model Adviser and Citywire
09/05/2007 – Merchant Investors is the onshore bond of choice for Raymond James
Citywire
09/05/2007 – Raymond James Adds Onshore Bond Wrapper
EUBankers
09/05/2007 – Raymond James Adds Onshore Bond Wrapper
WealthBriefing
19/03/2007 – Okells Mosaic Seeks to Put Risk in the Picture
New Model Adviser and Citywire
13/03/2007 – Former Tilney Director Goes it Alone
WealthBriefing
12/03/2007 – Former Tilney Director Launches New Private Client Firm
The WealthNet
09/03/2007 – New Asset Management Service for Private Clients Launched
EUBankers
06/03/2007 – Merchant Investors reassesses its Sipp
Citywire
14/02/2007 – Budding UK wraps must look across the pond
Citywire
01/02/2007 – Big five under fire: UK Platform Group criticised by rival wrap providers
Citywire
01/12/2006 – Peter Moores Chief Executive of RJIS
WealthBriefing
22/11/2006 – Former Close, Coutts Dryden Veteran lanches new Wealth Management Firm
The WealthNet
22/11/2006 – Ex Coutts CIO Launches Wealth Manager - (Prospect)
WealthBriefing
22/11/2006 – Raymond James criticises fund supermarkets claim to 'free' service
Citywire & New Model Adviser
13/11/2006 – Money Management Awards
New Model Adviser
10/11/2006 – UBS extends to open architecture article (mention of RJIS)
WealthBriefing
08/11/2006 – Letter of the Week by:
Scott Taylor, Fee Based Solutions New Model Adviser
01/11/2006 – R James Criticises Fund Supermarkets
New Model Adviser and Citywire
31/10/2006 – Raymond James Reports Solid Growth
WealthBriefing
27/10/2006 – Raymond James private clients help boost revenue to record levels
The WealthNet
26/10/2006 – Lifting the Lid on Wrap Charges
Citywire
20/10/2006 – Raymond James adds another UK firm to client roster' (Evans Hart)
The WealthNet
12/10/2006 – Wealth Managers See Paradigm Shift – DH Comment
WealthBriefing
10/10/2006 – Raymond James Investment Services appoints new head of business development
The WealthNet
10/10/2006 – Raymond James adds another UK firm to client roster
The WealthNet
04/10/2006 – Raymond James Appoints Head of Business Development in UK
The WealthNet
04/10/2006 – Raymond James Appoints Head of Business Development in UK
WealthBriefing
26/09/2006 – How Open is Open Architecture?
WealthBriefing
04/09/2006 – Cover Star: Working out with millionaires, Jason Butler of Bloomsbury
Citywire