Steve Gazzard CFP^CM, chief executive of the IFP, said: “We’re delighted that BirthStar has made this commitment to the Financial Planning profession.

“It is further recognition of the quality of the membership of the IFP as well as the increased awareness of the Financial Planning process and how it can transform clients’ lives as well as business success.”

Tony Hicks, head of business development at BirthStar, said: “We are delighted to partner with IFP as it is a well-established industry group with a focus on excellence, which matches our core values. We’re looking forward to working with them and with IFP members, who we believe are focused on continuous learning and always keen to explore new ways to enhance their business proposition.

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“With our accredited CPD programme on Rethinking Retirement, we aim to help Financial Planners and Paraplanners build on their knowledge of retirement investing as they help their clients navigate the new pensions freedoms.”

“We work with asset managers and intermediaries to create innovative investment solutions that are fit for purpose, with specific expertise in target date funds and broader retirement solutions.

“We have a strong track record in investment research, development and design with a team whose academic and industry background combines theory with practice to deliver innovative propositions based on sound principles, robust processes with reliable partners.”

BirthStar Target Date Funds is a range of ‘all-in-one’ investment funds designed to help professional advisers to manage their clients’ investments towards their investment goals.