'We couldn't stand still': Ascentric launches enhanced client reporting

'We couldn't not do this'

Tom Ellis
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Ascentric has launched an enhanced client reporting feature on its platform, explaining it "could not stand still" while it continues its re-platforming project.

The launch of its new feature also comes less than two months before the Markets in Financial Instruments Directives II (MiFID II) legislation, which Professional Adviser understands has troubled platforms and stagnated platform development across the market, comes into effect. Ascentric is also in the midst of a long-term re-platforming move from proprietary technology to Bravura Sonata. Its project has so far cost more than £44m. Ascentric head of marketing Sarah Lyons said its proposition could not stand still until the new platform launched. "Re-platforming has been a journey f...

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