Platforms
Investment | 27 Aug 15
Old Mutual Int’l sees surge in trade after China market chaos
Old Mutual International has seen the trading volume on its platform more than double following the recent stock market turbulence in China.
Swiss-Asia expands to target growth in financial entrepreneurs
Swiss-Asia Financial Services (Swiss-Asia), a Singapore-based independent asset management company, said it plans to expand its operations to meet the rising demand coming from entrepreneurial finance professionals.
Six key issues for platforms from Cofunds
David Hobbs, chief executive of Cofunds, discusses key issues for the platform industry for the remainder of 2015
Most IFAs tweak business models ahead of ‘sunset’ deadline
The majority of UK-based advisory firms receive most of their recurring revenue from fees, a sure sign that many have made significant changes to their business models in the run up to next year’s ‘sunset’ deadline.
Rowan Dartington sale to SJP to boost Ardan appeal
Rowan Dartington’s acquisition by UK wealth manager St James’s Place for £34m in cash will boost the appeal of its platform, Ardan International, to financial advisers and help expand its business in Asia, the company’s chairman said.