Technology

Trustnet, the fund data provider, is launching a new service which will allow investors to drill down into life and pension wrappers and locate their favourite funds.

AXA and Winterthur Wealth Management have appointed Pete Reed as IT director.

James Hay has added five funds from Lazard, Newton and Resolution to its wrap and SIPP ranges.

AXA has entered the wrap market with a dual-priced proposition aimed at supporting advisers as they adapt to changing business models.

WEBLINE has signed a deal with Totally Insured Group (TIG) to provide intermediaries with access to a special risks protection service.

THE Investment Management Association (IMA) says the FSA must focus on transparency issues and costs when it decides how to regulate platforms.

Ascentric managing director Hugo Thorman has moved to alleviate IFA concerns over the wrap's ability to remain independent following its purchase by Royal London.

Royal London is to purchase the Investment Funds Direct Group, the holding company of Fundsdirect and Ascentric wrap, for an undisclosed amount.

Cofunds will add the four City Financial managed funds from 1 November.

Cofunds has introduced a single registration document that can be used across all its e-services.