Technology

Cofunds is doubling the size of its platform consultancy team from eight to 15 people.

Another quarter, another social media phenomenon IFAs will be told to get onboard with. This time around, it’s Quora. It isn’t, as one asset manager thought, a vegetarian meat-alternative. It’s a social answering service that’s causing all the fuss.

Skandia has launched a series of online videos designed to help advisers with client segmentation and explain platforms to clients.

Novia has recruited Pippa Russell as head of corporate communications.

FundsNetwork has launched a third version of its Tax Wrapper Analyser, including additional functionality following changes to the CGT regime last year.

Transact's Malcolm Murray thinks new players will enter the platform fold in 2011 - a year which could see the banking community grab a slice of the market.

Standard Life has introduced five regional technology consultants to help IFAs make the most of online services through its Adviserzone platform in the run-up to RDR.

Standard Life has extended its offer period for Focus Solutions shares.

Wow - what a year for platforms! Where do you stand on the great rebate debate? We look back on the most important developments.

IFAonline goes into Christmas pantomime mode with a light-hearted look at the year's heroes and villains in the platform world. Join in the fun and if you find yourself shouting out "Oh no he's not" to one of the personalities we deem a hero then please...