Technology

Towry CEO Andrew Fisher says the platform market is over-crowded with too many players lacking scale and predicts only a "few winners" will emerge from a wave of consolidation.

The FSA has fired a warning shot to firms failing to conduct adequate platform risk management arrangements when changing business models.

New FSA consumer redress powers could have "catastrophic" implications for advisers who have not conducted proper platforms due diligence, warns Capita Financial Software.

Services provider threesixty has launched a new web-based application for smartphones to support IFAs.

A website offering generic financial advice to consumers for an annual fee of £49 has been launched.

Defined contribution (DC) platforms could provide a blueprint for pricing structures in the retail market, according to Fidelity.

Nucleus is consulting shareholders in a bid to raise £15m in a debt restructuring exercise as the IFA-owned wrap reports a 250% increase in Q1 inflows.

Standard Life took home the top gong of Platform of the Year at the Aberdeen UK Platform Awards.

Support services giant threesixty has negotiated a reduction on platform charges for IFA clients using Axa's Elevate Wrap platform.

A new application for the iPhone has been launched to help consumers find an IFA near them.