Technology

Skandia is closing nine of its regional offices as the company looks to centralise operations and set up a new adviser centre.

1st-The Exchange is forming a partnership with Novia giving its users access to the wrap provider's online data.

Fidelity FundsNetwork has launched a new fee service to help advisers meet RDR proposals, allowing IFAs to agree an ongoing charge over an entire client portfolio, rather than commission on individual products.

Jeremy Mugridge, platform marketing manager for Skandia, looks at where adviser demand for platforms will be focused in the coming months.

Over the past few weeks we have enjoyed reviewing the various research tools available to help IFAs This week Mark Loosmore, from technology consultancy AT8 Group, goes on the road to see where you might get the most from your tech spend

Assets on the Ascentric wrap platform have passed £1bn with the provider hoping to achieve profitability by the end of next year.

Standard Life has received broad agreements with all its top 12 fund partners over new business terms as the platform industry accelerates its re-negotiations with asset managers.

Ascentric is expanding its business development team with the appointment of Scott Winters.

Towergate Financial is launching a new wealth platform, powered by Investment Funds Direct Ltd(IFDL), to help it meet RDR requirements.

Mark Loosmore of technology consultancy AT8 Group wraps up his reviews of the best investment tools available to IFAs.