The lang cat's seven platform pricing predictions - expect prices to continue to fall

Over next five years

Sophie King
clock • 2 min read

Platform prices will continue to decrease over the next five years as the sector struggles to make pricing change, according to financial consultancy the lang cat.

The consultancy firm compiled a list of seven predictions for the future of pricing in the advised platform market, that included a lack of pricing pressure from the regulator and a dearth of fixed-fee pricing models. Lang cat insight director Steven Nelson said: "The sector simply isn't in the right place to drive forward meaningful disruption in terms of price, with many mainstream platforms still resembling the older operating models of products/insurers where many tools and services outside of core custody and investment administration come with extra costs." Nelson predicted that...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Wrap/platforms

AJ Bell signs up to The Platforms Association's transfer charter

AJ Bell signs up to The Platforms Association's transfer charter

After being missed off TPA’s initial list

Sophia Panayi
clock 28 September 2026 • 1 min read
Big players give The Platforms Association's transfer charter a miss

Big players give The Platforms Association's transfer charter a miss

AJ Bell and Parmenion choose not to sign up

Sophia Panayi
clock 25 September 2026 • 2 min read
Most platforms sign up to transfer charter

Most platforms sign up to transfer charter

Signatories include Benchmark, Fidelity International and Quilter

Sophia Panayi
clock 17 September 2026 • 3 min read