Technology

Allfunds' Holly Mackay says Brett Williams' shock departure has come at a crucial point in platforms' development.

The departure of Brett Williams, the very public face and driving force behind a revitalised Cofunds, has shocked the platform world.

Cofunds chief executive Brett Williams has quit the platform with immediate effect with chairman Charlie Eppinger resuming the CEO role on an interim basis.

Malcolm Murray, head of marketing at Transact, asks how can advisers ensure they select the right platform for them?

Intrinsic Financial Services has selected Investment Funds Direct Limited (IFDL) to power its wrap proposition.

True Potential is set to launch an updated version of its iPhone and iPad applications for members.

Consultancy AT8 examines 1st The Exchange's takeover of software distributor N4 Solutions (N4).

Nucleus Financial chief executive David Ferguson muscles into a debate with the ‘big three' about platform pricing.

Sparring between platforms and discretionary fund managers is unnecessary, as they are alternate not competing solutions, writes Andrew Denham-Davis from Brooks Macdonald AM.

1st Exchange has acquired software distributor N4 Solutions (N4) as the provider says the RDR is driving the need for more efficient technology.