Technology

Matthew Craig takes a look at the Australian wrap market and asks what lessons the UK marketplace can learn from it

Technology-based business models are an attractive option for many adviser firms. However, Keith Hare urges advisers to think carefully before making a choice - you may already have the best solution

GROWTH in the use of open architecture platforms has largely been "sluggish" over the past 12 months, with further consolidation likely to be key in shaping the market in the future, according to research company Defaqto.

SKANDIA has launched a unique ISA website and online tool to enable financial advisers to unlock a potential £2bn of unused ISA allowances that their clients have with the company.

DISTRIBUTION Technology and LV= have teamed up to provide a new web-based service offering consumers a straightforward check-up of their financial needs and priorities.

Skandia has launched an online tool to help advisers identify clients with an unused ISA allowance.

Cicero Consulting has announced the five firms in the running for its UK retail 2008 Platform of the Year Award.

UK eCommerce standards body Origo has announced support services provider Bankhall has signed up to the Adviserwise Agency Registration Service.

Lincoln Financial Group will launch an online illustration tool for its third-way pension product next month.

Advisers without web-based front and back office software are being warned they could be left behind as stricter regulation sweeps across the industry.