It will help the association’s member firms which have been “struggling to find appropriate people to fill roles that they have available”.

All of Feifa’s member firms that wish to be included in this project are able to gain access to the recruitment hub.

Paul Stanfield, Feifa chief executive, said: “[Members] asked if we could create a means by which they can publicise the fact that they are looking for advisers and/or back-office staff. We have therefore created this recruitment hub.

“This facility is for individuals looking for a new role. It is not for blanket messaging or promotion by recruitment companies to any of our member firms.

“If representatives of a recruitment company have a client that definitely fits the specific description of one of the available roles below, they are of course free to contact the company concerned – but we request that they only communicate with the relevant firm and only in such circumstances.”

Describing it as “obviously pleasing”, chief executive Paul Stanfield said the federation has grown, year-on-year, since launch in 2009.

“I think this is, at least in part, a sign of the increasing professionalism of the advice sector. I hope it is also a tangible example of the sustained and increased assistance we provide to English-speaking advisers across Europe.”

He cited the launch of Feifa’s Brexit Hub in late 2020 and its ESG platform, which was unveiled earlier this year, as two examples of the support offered to members.

“Plus, the continued professional development events that we arrange, such as our autumn conference series, which commences in October,” Stanfield added.

He said the services help members “to perform their roles to the maximum of their abilities, whilst also meeting regulatory CPD requirements.”

UK-based Sable Wealth operates in Britain, Europe and South Africa, while Malta-headquartered Lawsons Equity serves clients across numerous European countries.

Paul Stanfield, Feifa chief executive, said: “Our continued membership growth is always pleasing to see, of course.

“I believe that it is a tangible example of the sustained and increased assistance we are providing to the English-speaking European advisory sector, not least in these progressively difficult times.

“The launches of our Brexit hub, in late 2020, and ESG platform, last month, plus the continued professional development events that we arrange, such as our presently running masterclass webinars, are all services that are helping our members to perform their roles to the maximum of their abilities.”

Feifa chief executive Paul Stanfied commented: “It is my personal belief that the plethora of very poor structured products in the international marketplace in recent years has led to the under-use of good-quality products, which can be valid and valuable elements of client portfolios.

“One area where we are keen to work with IDAD is in providing high-quality professional development and training sessions for our members, highlighting the risks in such products and the key aspects for advisers to look for and analyse.”

Clearly-defined returns

Clive Moore, managing director of IDAD, added: “Offering pre-defined outcomes, structured products are seen by many advisers as a valuable financial planning tool.

“In conjunction with other investments, the clearly-defined returns and capital protection from such vehicles can be used to construct investment portfolios that manager risk and provide for asset diversification.”

The relationship with Feifa members will be headed up by Debbie Reynolds at IDAD.

“Our regular training and support to Feifa businesses, both remotely and in person, will cover general investment themes as well as specifically looking at model portfolios and structured products,” she said.

“The international structured products sector has seen some poor behaviour over the last 10 years, throughout which IDAD has maintained its high standards of integrity.”