Technology

Fidelity says it is looking to include a "broader range" of platforms in its draft disclosure document as it seeks to create a consistent consensus across the industry.

How do you ensure the platform you choose is not going to fail. Maria Merricks reports.

Distribution Technology has launched a white paper looking at how technology can help firms transition for RDR and deliver advice more economically.

IFAs signed up to Nucleus have drawn up a proposal for a one page platform disclosure document for clients which they hope will set the standard for the industry.

AT8's Mark Loosmore asks if Standard Life's purchase of tech provider Focus Solutions will bring it closer to the banks and if other distributors will be happy with the deal.

The use of platforms by asset managers is set to surge over the next three years, according to research by Skandia Investment Group (SIG).

Nucleus has signed two more IFA companies, taking its number of member firms to 80.

Standard Life has agreed a £42m takeover of software provider Focus Solutions.

Axa Wealth has posted a 48% increase in sales to £2.9bn for the first nine months of the year, driven by strong results from its Elevate wrap and multi-manager offering.

There's a lot of buzz right now about Twitter, which has emerged as one of the most popular social media tools.