Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of UK platform giant Hargreaves Lansdown, has said the FCA's Platform Market Study is the result of industry pressure rather than a need for this area to be investigated.
He hoped, however, there would be a positive outcome as the regulator realised the value of these services. Speaking to Professional Adviser's sister title Investment Week, the now chairman of Channel Islands investment group Ravenscroft said many people do not understand the platform industry and questioned why the FCA needs to investigate the sector further. The FCA launched its Investment Platforms Market Study in July this year, examining a number of areas of the market. "I don't think [the platform review] is necessary but there is pressure to look at these things," he said. ...
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