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May 24, 2013

Nucleus demands re-registration barrier is scrapped

Provider says that if platforms embrace the digital options available to them, there is no reason why the process can’t be done in as little as six...

May 23, 2013

True Potential revamps platform to allow 100% investment

Platform removes requirement to hold back 2 per cent of clients’ funds in cash to cover fees.

May 22, 2013

Mixed investment at top of league tables

Strong demand for multi-managed and multi-asset funds has seen Mixed Investment 20-60 per cent shares remain the most popular sector, Michelle...

May 22, 2013

Ascentric sees platform assets jump 20%

Wrap platform says the implementation of RDR combined with a “buoyant” stock market has built a good head of steam in 2013.

May 22, 2013

FundsNetwork: 95% of assets will be ‘clean’ by June

FundsNetwork says that over recent months it has been adding between 100-200 clean share classes per month.

May 20, 2013

FCA ‘guilty’ of driving advisers to guided architecture

Platforms taking advantage of shift in the industry by launching guided architecture models.

Analysis & Opinion

May 20, 2013

Platform View: Money always talks

Access to a wider choice of funds will struggle to justify a much higher cost

Interview| May 15, 2013

Firing Line Hugo Thorman

May 15, 2013

Platforms: Making sense of the regulator’s conclusions

As the industry sees more changes, the most important factor remains transparency.

FCA: Forcing platforms to justify charges will reduce costs

InterviewfromRegulation| May 14, 2013

FCA: Forcing platforms to justify charges will reduce costs

Platform paper architect exclusively answers FTAdviser reader questions on the effects of the rebate ban.

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Adviser Guides

Guide to Picking a Platform Post-RDR

Platform pricing guidance has yet to be delivered by the new financial authorities.

Special Reports

Wraps and Platforms - April 2013

Wraps and platforms have become very popular in recent years as advisers find them a convenient way to assess all their clients’ assets in one go...

FTAdviser Blog

SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh

Week in brief: Two significant departures set tongues wagging this week for completely different reasons.

FTAdviser Blog

Five things I learned from the FCA platform paper

The bit of this paper that struck me the most was hidden right in the back past the arcane annexes.

FTAdviser Blog

Seller beware: Warnings galore from newly-crowned FCA

Week in Brief: FCA eyes unauthorised firms, bulks out its budget and confirms a date for the platform paper.

Recent Articles
  1. SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh
    FTAdviser BlogonYour Industry| May 17, 2013

    SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh

    Week in brief: Two significant departures set tongues wagging this week for completely different reasons.

  2. Rebate ban could lead platforms to low-cost airline model
    May 16, 2013

    Rebate ban could lead platforms to low-cost airline model

    Head of business development at Fidelity warns over potential complexity in price comparison.

  3. SL unveils improvements to wrap platform
    May 16, 2013

    SL unveils improvements to wrap platform

    Standard Life has introduced better withdrawal facilities on its wrap platform to help advisers maximise tax efficiency on funding charges, David...

  4. Novia aims for 2,500 ‘clean’ shares by June-end
    May 16, 2013

    Novia aims for 2,500 ‘clean’ shares by June-end

    Online wrap provider says provision of additional ‘clean’ share classes will help to facilitate “much needed” transparency.

  5. Origo system helps power Nucleus re-registration
    May 15, 2013

    Origo system helps power Nucleus re-registration

    Nucleus Wrap has teamed up with Origo to help advisers re-register clients onto the platform using streamlined technology, Jeff Spence has said.

  6. May 15, 2013

    Mohan to quit Cofunds for Allfunds

    Stephen Mohan, managing director of operational services for Cofunds, will be leaving the platform to join Allfunds Bank.

  7. Aviva latest to come out against ‘superclean’ shares
    May 14, 2013

    Aviva latest to come out against ‘superclean’ shares

    Aviva’s market intelligence manager tells FTAdviser uniquely priced shares would inhibit competition.

  8. FCA: No plans to ban trail being ‘passed on’ by platforms
    From Regulation| May 14, 2013

    FCA: No plans to ban trail being ‘passed on’ by platforms

    Regulator expects commission to evaporate naturally over time, and will not add to guidance

  9. Skandia platform sees fixed income flows rise in April
    May 14, 2013

    Skandia platform sees fixed income flows rise in April

    Platform giant sees demand for fixed income funds rise shortly after Lipper data revealed increased demand for the asset class.

  10. Ascentric assets jump to £5.9bn after record inflows
    From Your Industry| May 14, 2013

    Ascentric assets jump to £5.9bn after record inflows

    Royal London’s group chief executive says its wrap is profitable and is well placed for growth throughout 2013.

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