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March 2009
Belfast Telegraph - 23/03
How to get value for money with your employee pension scheme
Bob Fraser, Senior Wealth Adviser with Towry Law in Belfast provides guidance to employers on group personal pension schemes.
FT Adviser - 09/03
Interview: Towry Law's Andrew Fisher
Interview with Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law. Andrew provides a background to Towry Law and discusses the firm's plans for the future...
February 2009
Money Marketing - 04/02
Towry Law approved to advise personal injury client in Northern Ireland
Towry Law has received approval from Northern Ireland's Office of Care and Protection to provide investment services to a personal injury client...
January 2009
The Telegraph - 13/01
Beware the bond sellers
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, argues that there are no reasons why investors should buy with-profit bonds...
The Scotsman - 06/01
The Commonsense guide to smart investing
Greame Lind, Towry Law Wealth Adviser, examines how greed or fear can determine investment decisions...
December 2008
The Wealth Bulletin - 09/12/ 14:41
UK Wealth Manager predicts demise of adviser commission deals
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, argues that the Wealth Advice Industry is moving out of the dark ages now that the UK regulator has moved against kickbacks paid to Financial Advisers...
Corporate Adviser - 09/12/ 13:24
Fisher's Prize
Profile of Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, as he describes Towry Law's future growth plans in the Corporate arena...
The Press and Journal - 03/12
High earners may need to reassess their long-term financial plans
Scott Morrison, Towry Law Wealth Adviser based in Aberdeen, writes on the Pre Budget Report, and the potential impact this may have on the financial planning of high earners...
The Scotsman - 01/12
Consumers to benefit as Watchdog unveils radical overhaul of financial advice system
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive, Towry Law explains how the findings of the Retail Distribution Review represent fabulous news for consumers seeking truly independent financial advice...
November 2008
The Times - 25/11
FSA sounds the death knell for commission- based financial advice
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, comments on the benefits of removing commission-based financial advice...
The Telegraph - 25/11
End of 'free' financial advice
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law comments on the benefits for consumers of removing commission charges on financial products...
Financial News - 7/11
Trackers hold their own against active managers
Andrew Wilson, Head of Investments at Towry Law, comments on the merits of active and passive investment funds...
The Telegraph - 7/11
Corporate bonds are especially attractive
Andrew Wilson, Head of Investments at Towry Law, comments on holding fixed interest investments within a balanced portfolio...
The Scotsman - 01/11
The Commonsense guide to smart investing
Graeme Lind, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on asset allocation...
October 2008
Financial News - 24/10
Matthew Vincent: Shaken, not stirred
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, criticises with-profits funds...
Citywire - 16/10
Towry Law opens charity trust to employee's ideas
Towry Law launches the Giving Back Programme to help good causes...
The Scotsman - 11/10
Don't try to pick and choose fund managers, choosing the asset class is key
Graeme Lind, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on asset allocation...
HR Magazine - 9/10
Towry Law reinforces CSR programme
Towry Law has launched a charity giving and volunteer programme for staff...
The Press and Journal - 6/10
The long and short of investing in 130/30 funds
Scott Morrison, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on 130/30 funds...
FT Adviser - 4/10
Towry Law awarded Chartered Financial Planner status
Towry Law awarded Chartered
Financial Planner status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)...
September 2008
The Press and Journal - 22/09
Private investors reeling after past week's rollercoaster ride
Bryan Innes, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on the benefits of a diversified portfolio...
Citywire - 19/09
Cowan focuses on raising qualification standards at Towry Law
Andy Cowan, Head of Private Client at Towry Law, explains how all Towry Law advisers should reach chartered status...
The Scotsman - 13/09
Despite what your financial adviser may say, passive is not so bad
Greame Lind, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on active versus passive investments...
August 2008
The Press and Journal - 25/08
Tax effective way to boost your pension pot
Scott Morrison, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on the benefits of salary exchange when making contributions to a company pension scheme...
The Press and Journal - 18/08
Extra payout still make NU with-profits a poor choice
Bryan Innes, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on the proposed Norwich Union with-profits payouts...
The Telegraph - 22/08
Towry Law joins panel that advises new millionaires
Towry Law has been appointed by Camelot to provide financial planning advice to National Lottery winners...
Business 7 - 15/08
Bold investors looking East for solid returns
Andrew Wilson, Head of Investments at Towry Law, comments on investing in China...
The Press and Journal - 04/08
Taking a diverse investment view is the sensible approach
Scott Morrison, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on the benefits of a diversified portfolio...
July 2008
Pensions Age - 28/07
Waiting for some real answers
Andy Cowan, Head of Private Client at Towry Law, argues that many financial advisers are not currently treating their customers fairly...
Citywire - 15/07
Towry Law aims for 'black belt' training
Towry Law Masters Programme incorporates Six Sigma methodologies to improve management processes...
The Press and Journal - 07/07
Place for fixed interest assets in a well-balanced portfolio
Bryan Innes, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on the role of fixed interest within an investment portfolio...
June 2008
The Press and Journal - 30/06
Employees need to promote company scheme benefits
Scott Morrison, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on the need for employers to engage with their employees on pension arrangements...
Derry Journal - 26/06
Financial firm scoops employee award
Towry Law is awarded the Benefits Team of the Year Award at the Employee Benefits Awards...
May 2008
Money Marketing - 22/05
Towry Law says fees save clients 4%
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, comments on how fee-based advice is better value for consumers than commission-based advice...
Citywire - 22/05
Towry Law begins second phase of novel job scheme
Towry Law launches the next phase of its Return to Work scheme, which offers professionals who have taken a career break the opportunity to retrain as Wealth Advisers....
The Press and Journal - 19/05
The reality of property investment
Bryan Innes, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on investing in commercial property...
Onrec.com - 13/05
Towry Law's successful 'return to work' scheme begins second intake
Towry Law launches the next phase of its Return to Work scheme, which offers professionals who have taken a career break the opportunity to retrain as Wealth Advisers...
The Press and Journal - 12/05
Days of commission could be numbered for advisers
Scott Morrison, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, writes on plans to improve the professionalism of the financial advice industry...
The Scotsman - 10/05
A wealth of advice but FSA is concerned over commission status
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, writes on the industry regulator's plans to improve the integrity of the financial advice industry...
Derry Journal - 02/05
Derry financial firms back FSA report
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, approves the industry regulator's plans to improve the financial advice industry...
The Telegraph - 01/05
FSA could deliver another blow to financial advisers
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, approves the industry regulator's plans to make a clear differentiation between financial advice and sales...
April 2008
FT Adviser - 29/04
RDR interim report calls for enhanced qualifications
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, supports the need for financial advisers to improve their qualification levels...
The Telegraph - 24/04
Make sure your financial adviser's recommendations are on the money
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, argues that a fee-based approach is the only way consumers can be sure of receiving independent advice...
The Scotsman - 12/04
Advisers face whole new world as IFA rules bite
Andy Cowan, Head of Private Client at Towry Law, applauds moves to make independent advisers better qualified...
March 2008
Citywire - 25/03
Towry Law boosts discretionary funds under management by nearly £1billion
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, comments on the growth of Towry Law in 2007...
Citywire - 14/03
New CGT regime will save investors money if they get out of bonds, says Andrew Fisher
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, argues that investment bonds are only appropriate for a small number of investors...
The Times - 09/03
Towry Law is listed as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Companies to work for' 2008
Personnel Today - 03/03
Smoking - The last gasp
Alex Rickard, Head of HR at Towry Law, describes the stop smoking programme available to its employees...
Pwmnet.com - 01/03
Wealth managers still assessing index investing
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, comments on the use of index based funds by wealth managers and private banks...
February 2008
Citywire - 22/02
Adviser insight: Calling in the specialists
Pat Meehan, Senior Client Partner at Towry Law, writes about the facets of holistic financial planning...
The Independent - 16/02
Why it pays to spread your money around
Andrew Wilson, Head of Investments at Towry Law, advocates the benefits of a multi-asset investment portfolio...
Financial Times - 15/02
Shelter income and gains from tax
Chris Cole, Senior Client Partner at Towry Law, comments on tax efficient investing...
January 2008
The Scotsman - 27/01
It's too late for the faint hearts to quit property sector
Andrew Wilson, Head of Investments at Towry Law, writes on holding commercial property within an investment portfolio...
The Scotsman - 06/01
Independent in name only
Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive of Towry Law, questions how independent financial advisers really are...
The Scotsman - 05/01
Where to put your money in 2008
Graeme Lind, Wealth Adviser at Towry Law, explains that nobody can consistently forecast the future...