Turn on, tune in: The technological advances changing the face of advice

Turn on, tune in: The technological advances changing the face of advice

Nicola Brittain
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Technology is driving change all over the world, so what can the adviser community expect and how can it use this knowledge to improve its offering? Nicola Brittain takes a look.

In the past, advisers have been more focused on complying with regulation than seeking out new technologies. However, those looking for a competitive advantage in a marketplace with increasingly tight margins might be looking for a new way to get ahead. Here, Professional Adviser takes a look at some innovative ideas that could change the way services are offered to clients, as well as the way clients approach the subject of personal finance. 1 Mobile platforms One of the most likely big changes to the financial technology landscape is the increasing use of mobile platforms to enabl...

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