Technology

Nearly two thirds of advisers are willing to move entirely from paper to electronic commission communications in the future.

THE Exchange has announced that business transactions via its Exweb adviser portal have increased by over 50pc, from 170,148 to 256,880, in the 12 months to the end of October.

Outsourced investment solutions will eventually overtake "outdated" wrap propositions, Parmenion Capital Partners claims.

IFA firm Park Row Associates has switched front-to-back office technology provider, having signed up with IntelliFlo's Intelligent Office.

ASSUREWEB has reached a landmark, having broken the two-million-quotes-a-month barrier since the start of the financial year.

IFA firm Park Row has selected Intelligent Office as its front-back office tool for its 300 advisers.

IT solutions provider Intelliflo has signed a deal with website provider, IFA Portals, which will enable IFA firms to seamlessly connect their website with their back office system.

James Hay will continue waiving the 0.3% cash receipt charge on all new wrap applications beyond 28 December.

The Hartford has launched automatic investment updates through IFA technology company Plum Software.

Along with what appeared to be the entire population of Britain, we ventured out into the wind and rain to start our Christmas shopping last weekend. Mistake number one.