Sesame has been awarded a top industry accolade in recognition of the high quality services and support it delivers to independent financial advisers.

Sesame won Best IFA Network, which is voted for by financial advisers across the UK, at the highly esteemed Professional Adviser Awards 2010 in London last night.

Sesame has long been recognised as the UK's leading IFA network, which has previously seen the company named Top UK IFA for five years running by FT Business publication Financial Adviser, as well as winning Best Network and Support Services provider at the Money Marketing Financial Services Awards 2009.

This latest award demonstrates that Sesame not only has size and strength on its side, but also the ability to deliver real quality and value across a wide range of regulatory, product research, training and business development support services that enable independent financial advice firms to trade efficiently and responsibly.

Nick Kelly, Managing Director, Sesame, says it is Sesame's determination to continually improve its services to customers that sets it apart from its competitors. He commented:

The fact that this award is voted for by IFAs makes our success particularly gratifying as an endorsement of the services we offer. We are operating in the midst of a tough economic climate, which makes it even more important that Sesame plays its part by continually delivering value to IFA customers, so that they can focus on the most important aspect: the financial well being of their clients.

Our profession has to adhere to ever increasing regulatory scrutiny and high standards. Sesame's role is to help IFA firms to maximise their potential by trading efficiently and responsibly. We are delighted that this has been recognised by the IFAs who voted for us and helped us to win another top industry accolade.

We will continue to represent our members interests and champion the important role of professional financial advice. We are operating in tough economic conditions, but we will strive to help our customers to build successful businesses so that they and their clients can look to the future with confidence.