Technology

Platform Ascentric is to hold a series of open days for advisers to help them better understand the service.

TECHNOLOGY

AWD Chase de Vere has stressed it will remain independent post-RDR and will not develop a restricted or simplified advice offering.

Platform Cofunds has written to advisers with details of its client segmentation model post-Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Advisers should push ahead with platform strategy reviews amid concerns the delayed platform paper could see them "take their foot off the pedal", Alliance Trust Savings has warned.

Corporate bonds have staged a significant recovery in 2012, according to the latest figures from Cofunds.

FIVE THINGS

Aegon-owned national IFA Positive Solutions said it has returned to profit after implementing a number of cost-cutting measures.

Meteor Asset Management is launching a structured product platform for financial advisers.

WRAPS