Platforms
Discretionary permissions on the slide at Nucleus
Adviser interest in obtaining discretionary permissions on the Nucleus platform has slumped, it has revealed.
Investment | 24 Jul 18
Transact funds hit £32bn as outflows pick up
Total funds at newly-listed platform Transact hit £32bn over its third quarter reporting period despite seeing higher outflows.
FNZ investors plan £2bn sale
The two private equity backers of the fintech firm FNZ, which powers the platforms for Standard Life, Aviva and Quilter, are considering selling their stakes in the company, according to media reports.
Best Practice | 20 Jul 18
UK IFAs facing advice suitability review in 2019
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans to re-assess the suitability of retail investment advice in 2019, according to its latest annual report.
Best Practice | 16 Jul 18
Seven steps for better platform client outcomes
From banning exit charges to drawing on the platform industry to tackle orphan clients, the Financial Conduct Authority has outlined seven remedies to improve consumer outcomes.