Technology

Software firm IRESS is launching a cashflow modelling tool, as part of an expansion of its wealth platform.

Cofunds is continuing maintenance on its capital gains tax (CGT) calculator following fresh complaints from advisers.

Adviser support and networking website IFA Life has rebranded to Life Talk following the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

A wealth manager has launched a platform centred on discretionary fund management that claims to reduce costs for advisers by about 1%.

Axa is to continue to offer its Elevate platform at a discount in order to entice advisers into its Architas fund range, albeit at a reduced rate.

Skandia has sent its post-RDR platform live, after being unavailable for the last three days.

Skandia is planning to seed its new ‘Select' fund range with substantial institutional money from its life book in exchange for groups surrendering margin to join the exclusive panel of funds.

Online videos will be the way one adviser plans to set himself apart from his peers in the New Year.

Skandia's multi-manager range is to compete on price with the directly-invested sector, as part of the group's plan to continue aggressive negotiation with fund managers.

AJ Bell has reported an increase in pre-tax profits of 39% to £26.5m, with assets under administration hitting £17.5bn for the year ended 30 September.