News and Commentary
Financial Times
www.ft.com
A leading business news site.
Citywire
www.citywire.co.uk/
Investment news for investors, managers and advisors.
IFAOnline
www.ifaonline.co.uk
News and analysis relevant to IFAs and their businesses.
Resources
The Platforum
www.theplatforum.com/pat/index.php
A useful site with information on the various platforms available, including a tool that allows you to compare the different wraps and platforms.
Investopedia
www.investopedia.com
Explanations of financial terminology along with articles, analysis and tutorials.
Hard Assets University
www.hardassetsinvestor.com
An educational resource for individual and institutional investors interested in learning more about commodity equities, commodity futures and gold.
Professional Associations
Institute of Financial Planning (IFP)
www.financialplanning.org.uk
For consumers, the site offers information about financial planning, why it’s important and how to choose a financial planner. For IFAs, the site offers news and analysis on relevant topics as well as information on professional development.
Alternative investment Management Association (AIMA)
www.aima.org/
The hedge fund industry’s global, not-for-profit trade association. A useful source of information, research and industry commentary.
CAIA Association
www.caia.org
Information on the CAIA qualification. The association was founded by the CISDM and AIMA to create a professional designation exclusively for alternative investment specialists.