Standard Life upgrades adviser charging process

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Standard Life has added a new withdrawal capability to its wrap, allowing advisers to maximise tax efficiency when funding adviser charging.

Advisers will be able to target the most tax-efficient wrapper and funds to sell when paying for adviser charging, as well as automatically calculating the precise amount required. A new auto-disinvestment process will prioritise disinvestment from cash and unwrapped assets. "Throughout 2013 we're introducing a series of changes to make Standard Life wrap easier to use - our enhanced functionality to fund adviser charging is just the first of these," said David Tiller, head of platform proposition. "How adviser charging is funded is purely a matter for advisers and their clients, s...

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