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.
Around two thirds of people disagree with the attitude to risk given to them by risk profilling tools, Axa Wealth has claimed.
Skandia is considering expanding its risk rated fund range to include an income solution for those nearing or at retirement.