Advisors' use of technology growing

Research showed that of the 57pc who relied on back office solutions most frequently, the majority were smaller firms. Meanwhile, the survey showed more than 90pc of advisers also looked for reliability and ease of use. The findings have prompted technology providers to reassess how they present products to IFAs. Microsoft, which commissioned the survey with 1st, said it was keen demonstrate the benefits of more advanced solutions and hoped to work with companies like 1st to boost education in this area. Steve Morrow, head of Microsoft’s independent software supplier group, sai...