Technology

Five years ago, the Financial Services Authority attempted to implement a regulatory regime which made mortgage lenders responsible for checking the quality of mortgage intermediary advice. After much argument from the industry the idea was thrown out....

ISA sales through FundsNetwork have risen 37pc so far this year, the platform has revealed.

As the weeks go by so the debate about the adviser model goes on. In particular, the debate about indemnity vs renewable remuneration is causing a lot of chatter.

Australian platform provider Praemium is bringing separately managed accounts to the UK intermediary and wealth management markets through a distribution deal with Capita's Enabler service.

I have been enduring a week of erratic technology behaviour. My mobile phone has not been synchronising with Outlook, then there was no remote email access in addition to Bluetooth not working in the car. It's all too much.

In the world of communications it has been proven the text message is the first to be responded to, followed by email. Most people expect a response from an email within two working days.  

Mortgage intermediary firm Purely Mortgages has signed a new type of multi-media lead generation deal which could see a growth of clients through the new ITV Local service.

FUNDSNETWORK is launching two new loan trusts as part of its Multi-Assets Trust range aimed at aiding inheritance tax planning and boosting the platform's mass market appeal.

BARCLAYS Stockbrokers has rolled out a new web-based tool designed to help investors determine their risk and reward profile.

JLT Benefit Solutions' SIPP and SSAS provider has strengthened its relationship with supermarket Fundsdirect by investing in the platform.