Technology

Now that we are past the half way mark of 2008, I thought this would be a good time to consider what the rest of the year may have in store for the platform market.

Canada Life Group Insurance has updated its internet-based eBusiness portal CLASS with two modules - eRenewal and eAdmin - aimed to provide advisers with complete end-to-end control of online group insurance schemes.

Transact has defended its decision to increase its charges earlier this month.

I am getting more and more frustrated with the gloom and doom being espoused in all circles financial, whether involving the recent turmoil in world stockmarkets or the long awaited housing correction.

New wrap provider Novia has poached three sales executives from Selestia Investment Solutions.

Novia, the new wrap launched by Selestia co-founder Bill Vasilieff, has recruited three new members for its sales team.

Trigold has launched Case Manager, a new software that will help mortgage advisers manage their client files.

1ST - The Exchange has expanded its Exweb online equity release service to include a new home reversion product from specialist provider Neville James Equity Release.

Pictet Funds has listed 23 offshore funds onto 7IM's wrap platform.

Bankhall has published a white paper aimed at provoking thought and debate on the challenges and benefits of using Client Management Systems (CMS).