Technology

Strong platform sales helped boost Skandia UK's pre-tax profits for 2010 by 56% to £140m compared to £90m in 2009.

Nucleus has expanded its business development team with the hire of ex-Zurich man Martin Clement, as the IFA-owned wrap looks to breach the £2.5bn AUM mark this month.

Skandia's Jeremy Mugridge explains how segmenting your proposition can help you choose the most suitable platforms for your clients.

Avalon is launching a direct-to-consumer version of its platform for advisers servicing lower income clients.

Skandia has posted an online video showing the seven steps advisers should follow for a robust investment process.

Elevate has partnered with Premier Asset Management and Richmond House Group to provide a range of bespoke and managed portfolio options for IFAs.

AIFA has joined the growing chorus of industry players urging the FSA to re-think its proposal to ban cash rebates as it warns the plans will be detrimental to customers.

Transact, Standard Life and Elevate have been rated the best platforms by IFAs, according to The Platforum.

Elevate managing director Martin Jennings has stepped down after Axa Wealth announced a restructure which will see its main distribution business aligned to the Elevate platform.

David Ferguson, CEO of Nucleus, reveals why the IFA community has many reasons to be cheerful