Technology

New Openwork chief executive Mary-Anne McIntyre said the network will break its exclusive platform tie-up with Zurich UK Life as she expects the needs of clients within its diverse adviser base to draw special attention from the FSA.

Axa Wealth is developing a consumer-driven version of Elevate which will allow advisers' clients to transact directly on the platform.

Ascentric sales and marketing director Richard Goodall has resigned after two years with the business.

Skandia has hit out at FundsNetwork's decision to disclose its fees, suggesting the move was prompted by a desire to placate B2C investors.

Skandia UK's chief executive Peter Mann will this Friday take part in IFAonline's first ever Twinterview and advisers are being encouraged to put forward their questions.

Brett Williams, the former head of both the Skandia and Cofunds platforms, has joined the board of boutique fund house Insynergy Investment Management, as a non-executive director.

(Update) Shares in Hargreaves Lansdown jumped almost 16% in early trading after the company reported a significant jump in profits and hiked its dividend.

Back office solutions provider IntelliFlo has integrated with Novia in a move the wrap said will bring increased efficiencies to advisers using the platform.

Voyant UK vice president Bob Freeman explains why the right technology partner is essential for your business.

Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group looks at the technology SimplyBiz uses to provide services to its members.