IFA Magazine – MPS Insights 2025/26
Read some of Symon’s insights in the magazine:
Symon Stickney, CEO at Collidr, an asset manager which combines institutional multi-asset expertise with AI-driven behavioural insights to deliver flexible, adviser-friendly MPS solutions, sees significant tailwinds for MPS, driven by adviser demand and demographic trends. In sharing his overview, Stickney also highlights the evolving expectations around efficiency and client service, saying:
“MPS continues to be the most popular investment solution for advisers, and there remains a significant pool of assets likely to move into discretionary models over the coming years still. Combined with demographic headwinds and growing tax complexities, the demand for professional advice is only set to increase – good news for advisers and a clear tailwind for the MPS market.
“The MPS market is maturing. Whether we’ll see more competition, however, is less certain – there are already more than 200 MPS providers in the UK. From what we see, advisers are now prioritising efficiency and client service, forming deeper partnerships, and working with fewer providers, which may drive a trend towards consolidation. Advisers are also telling us that managing six, seven or eight investment partners can quickly become operationally challenging, undermining the efficiency that MPS was designed to deliver.
“This will naturally lead to sharper discussions around value. Are you seen as a genuine partner in helping advisers grow and serve clients, or simply as an investment provider? The difference will become increasingly important. Client service will continue to evolve too: towards real-time reporting, greater transparency, and more personalised communication – with technology underpinning every aspect of service delivery.”
“At Collidr, we see this evolution as an opportunity. By combining institutional-grade investment expertise with technology, data, and automation, MPS providers can deliver consistent performance, scalable efficiency, and an enhanced client experience.”
IFA Magazine: 2025/26 Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) Insights – IFA Magazine
