Technology

Wrap platform Ascentric has appointed Alan Ferguson to its business development team.

Cofunds has appointed Stephen Wynne-Jones, formerly of SSP, as head of marketing operations.

IFDL, the company behind the Ascentric wrap, is reviewing its Fundsdirect business with a view to a possible sale.

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The Cautious Managed sector is top of the Cofunds chart for the second consecutive month - accounting for three of the top five best selling funds in October.

Tenet Group has selected focus:360 to power its adviser technology strategy and help members meet RDR requirements.

Ascentric is expanding its business development team with the appointment of Debbie Steer, formerly of 1st The Exchange.

Cofunds has appointed Paul Rose as head of regional account managers to help the platform work more closely with advisers in the run up to the RDR.

Quilter and Skandia will power the managed portfolio service for Jelf Financial Planning as part of a three-way strategic tie-up.

Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group begins his look at how distributors are using technology to get RDR-ready...