Research specialist NextWealth has appointed Emma Napier to the new role of consulting director, to support and expand the services offered by the firm.
The growth in propositions for proprietary software and adviser-run platforms has been a symptom of the frustration in the lack in innovation in the space, adviser delegates heard yesterday (5 October).
Providers have been urged to work with advisers to create a common data standard and adhere to it. Lang Cat content editor Natalie Holt said a common frustration voiced by advisers is they often cannot get information quickly enough when doing things like annual reviews for clients.