Technology

Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group looks at the latest developments of Morningstar's Adviser Workstation research and planning solution

Bestinvest has launched an execution-only platform and SIPP service.

Platforms should spend less time launching financial planning tools and "step up" their efforts in the areas of financial strength, technology and service support, according to Rayner Spencer Mills.

Transact has held its top spot on The Platforum leaderboard for the first quarter.

Transact has fallen victim to a hacking scam on Twitter resulting in the wrap inadvertently inviting followers to play an "addictive" game about mobsters and the mafia.

Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group looks at the acquisition of eValue from Towers Watson by Financial Express.

Alliance Trust has published its top 20 most popular funds purchased through platform i.nvest for SIPPs and ISA investments over the 2010/11 tax year.

Cofunds has appointed Mike Preston as head of platform consultancy for its intermediary service.

Nucleus has announced a 113% surge in revenues for the first three months of the year in what was a record quarter for the IFA-owned wrap.

A lack of clarity from the FSA about advisers' use of platforms means firms have to "second guess" the regulator's requirements, according to The Platforum managing director Holly Mackay.