Quilter has announced the launch of its new App Hub, in partnership with FNZ, which follows the firm’s recent upgrades to its platform.
The App Hub will allow advisers to connect to third-party software via the platform.
Quilter said this will “improve their overall user experience” and “aid financial planning conversations with clients”.
It will also remove the need for advisers to re-key data, which will “improve efficiency and streamline processes”.
From launch, advisers who use the financial modelling software Voyant will have direct access via the Quilter platform.
Going forward, Quilter said it is keen to expand the number of services available via the App Hub, which will be able to connect to real-time data from the platform.
Advisers are being encouraged to talk to Quilter’s team of platform specialists, to help prioritise future App Hub launches.
Commercial proposition director Jenny Davidson said the updates are part of the firm’s “ongoing roadmap” of platform improvements.
She said the business is “committed to further enhancing the user experience” for both advisers and their clients.
The App Hub launch follows recent platform upgrades which introduced adviser co-branding, an increased online withdrawal limit and new features to further enhance the support provided to potentially vulnerable customers.
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Before year-end, Quilter plans to launch a new cash hub on its platform which will allow clients to hold cash and fixed-term deposits alongside their other platform assets and obtain competitive rates.
Davidson said: “Following the successful launch of co-branding for advisers, we are pleased to announce the addition of our new App Hub, developed in partnership with FNZ, which we will build out over time.
“This makes use of open APIs to enable a selection of tools and microservices directly via the platform for advisers.
“When considering the pipeline of upgrades and additions to our platform, we work collaboratively with advisers to ensure we are prioritising their needs and taking on board their requests.
“In addition, we are continuously improving the overall user experience, and the implementation of the App Hub will result in a more streamlined and efficient way of working for advisers.”
In August, Quilter edged ahead of Abrdn to become the largest advised platform in terms of assets under administration (AUA) over the past quarter.
According to financial updates published on 8 August, Quilter had £69.4bn AUA for the period ended 30 June, whereas Abrdn’s figure stood at £69.3bn.
Quilter suggests its platform upgrade has helped with its performance.
