The lang cat launches platform due diligence tool

'All-singing, all-dancing due diligence reports'

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Advisory consultancy the lang cat has launched an interactive online tool to simplify the process of platform selection for advisers.

The lang cat's Platform Analyser collates 11,500 data points across 25 advised platforms into a web-based service that advisers can use to compare products and create due diligence reports. The consultancy said the subscription model also provides regular insight and publications from the consultancy to keep advisers abreast of industry developments. The lang cat head of proposition Terry Huddart (pictured) said the new tool took 18 months to develop and was done so in response to feedback from advice industry professionals. "We've been working closely with advisers and planners to...

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