Wrap/platforms

Shaun Sandiford, distribution director at AXA Wealth, examines how advisers know when is the right time to change from a supermarket to a full wrap

Novia has poached five staff from Skandia to work on its new project with Aegon.

Nucleus chief executive David Ferguson says the IFA-owned wrap will break-even this year, after operating losses shrunk to £1.7m in 2010.

Technical Connection's Tony Wickenden will headline a series of tax planning and investment seminars run by Ascentric for advisers and paraplanners.

One platform that gets less coverage in the media than maybe its brand would suggest is the Aviva Platform.

M&G have announced a major step forward for the popular iView channel, which has seen it become an online platform in its own right.

Aegon's new Novia-built platform, set for a phased roll-out later this year, will likely offer wrappers including SIPPs, ISAs and an offshore bond.

Aegon UK is linking up with wrap Novia to launch two platform propositions focusing on the 'at retirement' and 'workplace savings' markets.

The Platforum has recruited Emma Napier to the newly created role of head of adviser relations.

Former Cofunds CEO Brett Williams says he is eyeing a move back into the industry, but may not necessarily re-enter the platform fold.