Over 400 industry professionals from the leading financial institutions and industry bodies gathered at a special awards luncheon hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky.
Thirty-five awards were presented to recognise those companies that have consistently offered the most competitive products, the best levels of service and shown the greatest innovation during the last 12 months.
The awards were based on a combination of the analytical expertise of the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts research team and the opinions of its IFA readership.
Richard Eagling, Editor of Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts, said:
“With finance stories continuing to dominate newspaper front pages, advisers are understandably more eager than ever to ensure that the products and providers that they recommend offer the best value for money and a first class client experience.
"One of the main reasons why the Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards have become such a highly sought after accolade of excellence is the rigorous process by which the winners are decided.
"All the winners at this year’s awards can truly be regarded as leaders in their field.”
2011 WINNERS:
Best Investment Service:
- Winner: Seven Investment Management
- Highly Commended: Prudential
- Commended: Skandia
Best Pension Service
- Winner: Scottish Life
- Highly Commended: Standard Life
- Commended: Scottish Widows
Best Structured Products Service
- Winner: Cater Allen
- Highly Commended: Investec Structured Products
- Commended: Morgan Stanley
Service Beyond the Call of Duty
- Winner: Sanlam Investments and Pensions
- Highly Commended: Octopus Investments
- Commended: Prudential
Best Personal Pension Provider
- Winner: Scottish Life
- Highly Commended: Scottish Widows
- Commended: Aviva
Best Protection Service
- Winner: Zurich
- Highly Commended: Bright Grey
- Commended: LV=
Best Annuity Service
- Winner: MGM Advantage
- Highly Commended: Partnership
- Commended: Just Retirement
Best Online Service
- Winner: Cofunds
- Highly Commended: Transact
- Commended: Skandia
Innovation Award
- Winner: WAY Group (WAY Hasley Global Momentum Fund)
- Highly Commended: British Friendly (BFS Protect)
- Commended: MetLife (Protected Growth Bond)
Best SIPP Provider
- Winner: A J Bell
- Highly Commended: James Hay Partnership
- Commended: Hornbuckle Mitchell
Best SSAS Provider
- Winner: Rowanmoor Pensions
- Highly Commended: Hornbuckle Mitchell
- Commended: A J Bell
Best Income Drawdown Provider
- Winner: AXA Wealth
- Highly Commended: Scottish Life
- Commended: Standard Life
Best Third Way Product Provider
- Winner: MetLife
- Highly Commended: LV=
- Commended: Living Time
Best Equity ISA Provider
- Winner: M&G Investments
- Highly Commended: Sterling
- Commended: Skandia
Best Investment Trust Provider
- Winner: Henderson Global Investors
- Highly Commended: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Commended: BlackRock
Best Multi Manager Provider
- Winner: Omnis Investments
- Highly Commended: Seven Investment Management
- Commended: Jupiter
Best Structured Products Provider
- Winner: Investec Structured Products
- Highly Commended: Morgan Stanley
- Commended: Cater Allen
Best Tax and Estate Planning Solutions Provider
- Winner: Canada Life
- Highly Commended: Octopus Investments
- Commended: WAY Group
Best Child Trust Fund Provider
- Winner: Family Investments
- Highly Commended: F&C Investments
- Commended: The Children’s Mutual
Best Group Pension Provider
- Winner: Scottish Widows
- Highly Commended: Scottish Life
- Commended: AEGON
Best Enhanced Annuity Provider
- Winner: Partnership
- Highly Commended: Just Retirement
- Commended: MGM Advantage
Best Equity Release Provider
- Winner: LV=
- Highly Commended: Bridgewater Equity Release
- Commended: Aviva
Best Investment Fund Provider
- Winner: Neptune Investment Management
- Highly Commended: M&G Investments
- Commended: Invesco Perpetual
Best Absolute Return Fund Provider
- Winner: Newton
- Highly Commended: Standard Life Investments
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