Technology

Most IFAs are using multiple platforms - but only a small minority think using just one provider jeopardises their independence, suggests recent research.

AIFA has launched a platforms decision-making guide as advisers' due diligence methods come under increased regulatory scrutiny. Here are the key messages...

The UK leads the world in wraps and platforms, although the market still has a way to go before it is "truly established", outgoing AIFA director general Chris Cummings says.

The FSA today said adviser firms' approach to platform systems and controls continues to be a " particular area of concern" as AIFA launched a platforms due diligence guide for members.

Twitter has edged just ahead of Facebook to become British enterprises' favourite social network, research suggests.

Nucleus has hired Skandia sales director Mike Wallis as new regional business development director.

Ascentric clients now have access to Tax Elected Funds (TEFs) following the launch of Querns Income First fund on the wrap - the first TEF to be marketed in the UK.

David Ferguson, CEO of Nucleus, looks at the pros and cons of guided architecture

Ed Dymott, head of UK fund partners at Fidelity, discusses the RDR platform proposals that still need clarifying to achieve a level playing field.

In recent years, one of the IT developments touted to businesses of all sizes has been cloud computing, with promises that it can lower costs and increase flexibility.