Advisers urged to adopt client portals to add value to their firms

Client portals could also lead to improved client relationships

Sahar Nazir
clock • 1 min read

Adopting a client portal has the potential to add value to an advice business, Hargreaves Lansdown says.

Speaking at  the Financial Technology Research Centre's (FTRC) Empowering Advice Through Technology 2024 conference today (18 January), head of advisory operations Jon Dear said advice firms with a digital client experience would be valued more in the market. "Firms without a client portal should strongly consider adopting one," Dear said. He told delegates that a client portal would also lead to improved client relationships. "Firms should take a strategic view and think about what client portals would do for their business. The portal enables advisers to put their firm front and ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Iress launches two-way integration with CIExpert for advisers

Iress launches two-way integration with CIExpert for advisers

Helping advisers meet Consumer Duty demands

Jaskeet Briah
clock 28 January 2025 • 2 min read
Progeny makes leadership changes as Tom Wood becomes CEO

Progeny makes leadership changes as Tom Wood becomes CEO

Founder Neil Moles moves into non-exec and president role

Sahar Nazir
clock 28 January 2025 • 1 min read
Israel-Gaza ceasefire: Implications for UK investors and financial advisers

Israel-Gaza ceasefire: Implications for UK investors and financial advisers

Sahar Nazir explores how geopolitical tensions and resolutions impact UK investors

Sahar Nazir
clock 27 January 2025 • 4 min read