Oxford Risk, a spinout of the University of Oxford, has developed an online risk profiling service that gives investors and advisers access to professional risk assessments.
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has created a risk profiling tool for advisers designed to comply with recent Financial Services Authority (FSA) guidance on assessing suitability.
Skandia UK has launched what it calls a "risk discussion" app allowing advisers to assess a client's attitude to risk in a single meeting.
FundsNetwork has extended its managed solutions offering with the launch of a risk-profiling service for its multi asset range.
Advisers should expect a sharp focus on their investment propositions when the Financial Services Authority (FSA) begins its review of small firms later this year, according to Simplybiz managing director Matthew Timmins.