Finally, Fidelity FundsNetwork are the first of the big three adviser platforms to introduce investment companies.
Approximately 50 investment companies went up in early December and their long-term plans are to allow further access to investment companies.
Article continues after advert
The reaction of the other platforms, has been interesting, with Old Mutual Wealth expecting to deliver access to investment companies as part of a project to update their platform technology.
Cofunds has also said it would look at developing a service for investment companies but currently has higher priority projects.
Ultimately, time will tell what this year brings to the investment company industry.
Annabel Brodie-Smith is communications director at the Association of Investment Companies
Page 2 of 2
