Paul Pettitt: How integration can be a key IT differentiator

Integration is one of the key differentiators for platforms and adviser software systems. The benefits of joined-up systems and platforms have been enjoyed for many years. For an adviser and their paraplanner to open an account with a platform via their back-office system, collect and analyse historic transactions, reconcile remuneration and, at a click of a button, receive real-time valuations - integrations have made processes very slick and secure. Origo calls for industry standards to speed up DB transfer process Not only can data be passed quickly and seamlessly between platfo...