Technology

All platform rebates should be banned under a new remuneration structure subject to a separate timescale than RDR in order to improve consumer outcomes, according to the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP).

The number of advisers planning to move to a platform-based business in the run up to RDR has increased "significantly", suggests recent research.

Standard Life has promised to provide support for a wide range of back office systems despite its recent £42m acquisition of Focus Solutions.

FundsNetwork has announced a series of offers available to advisers this ISA season including a bulk switching enhancement and extension of its consolidation campaign.

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.