The great mid-life crisis: state of the platform nation

The wait is over. The lang cat’s rummage through all things advised platform for 2017 is finally available, in the visually pleasing shape of THE GREAT MID-LIFE CRISIS: STATE OF THE PLATFORM NATION.
Platforms are dead: State of the platform nation

PLATFORMS ARE DEAD: STATE OF THE PLATFORM NATION.’ This is the lang cat’s guide to the important stuff going on in the advised platform market right now. And there’s a lot of it, as you would expect.
Like a wounded bull: Guide to platform pricing

The second edition of our, infamous Guide to Platform Pricing, published in August 2013 with two informative updates for our subscribers since.
How I learned to stop worrying and love SIPP due diligence

Due diligence is one of our beloved industry’s trickier beasts. Much like dental check-ups, MOTs and dinner with the in-laws, many of us have to go through it but very few relish the prospect.
Platform pricing prophecies

It won’t have escaped your attention that the platform sector has been ALIVE with price cuts in recent years.
The value of nothing: state of the platform nation

Welcome to the lang cat’s Guide to Platform Pricing for 2014.
Due diligence and PS13/1

PS13/1 came into force on 6 April 2014. Here’s our free white paper for advisers on what that means for your due diligence obligations.