ETF Securities (UK) Limited has become the latest corporate member of the Institute of Financial Planning.
Corporate members support the work of the IFP and the development of the Financial Planning profession for the benefit of professionals and consumers alike. ETF Securities will now be working alongside the IFP and its members to help promote deeper understanding of the investment marketplace in relation to exchange traded products (ETPs).
Sue Whitbread, IFP communications director, said: "It's great news that ETF Securities have made this commitment to the Financial Planning profession. It's further recognition of the quality of the membership of the IFP at a time when there has been so much change in the broader adviser market. We very much look forward to working with them."
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Frank Spiteri, head of retail at ETF Securities, said the decision to support the IFP was part of a new strategy to improve education of retail investors.
He said: "In 2012 ETF Securities decided to embark on a retail-dedicated strategy, with the primary focus being to increase and improve the educational materials available to retail investors, both in respect of the asset classes available through our products and also in respect of exchange traded products ("ETPs") generally.
"ETF Securities has historically focused primarily on institutional investors. However, we are aware that our products are available to retail investors on exchange and that they provide an opportunity to gain exposure to asset classes that have previously been difficult for retail investors to access.
"It is important that we work closely with the centres of influence within the Financial Planner and IFA networks as they are a key part of our retail strategy. The Institute of Financial Planning understands the requirements of its members and provides ETF Securities with an effective platform from which to improve investor education and build awareness around ETPs."

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