VUKPA 2026: Platform of the Year and adviser finalists revealed

Vanguard UK Platform Awards 2026

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Professional Adviser can now reveal the finalists for the adviser and platform of the year categories at the Vanguard UK Platform Awards, in association with The Platform Association.

The finalists will now go through to the second and final round in September, involving interviews by VUKPA's forensic judging panels under the eagle eye of chair, Keith Richards, CEO of the Consumer Duty Alliance. The finalists are: Platform of the Year, 2026 A J Bell Aviva Platform Fidelity Adviser Solutions P1 Parmenion Quilter Scottish Widows Transact The scores were identical for three entrants in sixth place in the Platform of the Year category, resulting in eight finalists. Adviser practice award (up to ten advisers) Barwells Wealth               ...

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