Technology

Intermediaries looking for client product quotations can now access Assurebweb's free quotes and new business through IFAonline .

Entries are now being invited from both product providers and intermediary firms for this year's Online Finance Awards 2004.

Financial reporting deadlines set by the Financial Services Authority for all general insurance and mortgage products are "unrealistic" according to a survey of IT managers at financial intermediary firms.

Importance of advice on general insurance products is now being highlighted as IFA Promotion is expanding its 'search for an IFA facility' to include general insurance categories.

IFA Promotion is now offering paid-for add-on services to its online search facility which makes an important leap concerning confidential consumer data and use of the IFA search tool.

Friends Provident and Legal & General have signed distribution deals to give Bankhall's 20,000 RIs access to it mortgage-related protection business.

Electronic conveyancing services accessible by all parties to property or land transactions will become reality by 2007 the Land Registry (LR) promises today after the government announced its endorsement of the plans.

Government changes to council tax band valuation rates could result in a rise in appeals because of greater reliance on automated valuation model (AVM) solutions to deliver the new figures, says Richard Sexton, national business development manager E.surv....

The Exchange is launching a series of new tools which provides advisers with a client database and allows paraplanners their own status on the site.

TrustNet, the funds data service, will retain its name even as parent Financial Express rebrands to create a more user- friendly experience for those searching its different offerings available online.