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McGee returns to Intelliflo for provider and client role

3 May 2012

Intelliflo has appointed Kieran McGee to the new role of provider and client consultant.

McGee will be responsible for working with providers and on existing integrations with third parties. He returns to Intelliflo after two years with Focus, where he was product manager.

Intelliflo appoints provider and client consultant

25 April 2012

Intelliflo has appointed Kieran McGee as provider and client consultant.

The firm says McGee will be responsible for working with providers and existing integrations.

IntelliFlo processes £2 billion of commission and expands with hire of new Provider & Client Consultant

24 April 2012
IntelliFlo, leading provider of web-based, practice management solutions, today announces the appointment of Kieran McGee in the role of Provider and Client Consultant. Kieran will be responsible for working with providers on new and existing integrations and will manage the e-commerce relationships that IntelliFlo has built up with provider firms.

IntelliFlo Launches Personal Finance Portal

28 March 2012
IntelliFlo launches a personal finance portal designed to offer a new channel of communication between adviser and client...

IntelliFlo Announces Record Year-end Results

22 March 2012

IntelliFlo, leading provider of web-based practice management solutions to the financial services sector, today announces audited results for the year ended 31 December 2011.

Highlights include:

• Annual turnover increased significantly to £8.87m, an uplift of 37% on 2010
• Operating profits for the year stand strongly at £1.51m despite the large RDR investment made during the year;

UK's IntelliFlo Unveils New Personal Finance Portal

22 March 2012
IntelliFlo, the UK-based, web-based financial software company, has launched a personal financial portal for advisors and clients.

INTELLIFLO LAUNCHES PERSONAL FINANCE PORTAL

19 March 2012
IntelliFlo, leading provider of web-based practice management solutions, today announces the launch of their Personal Finance Portal for financial advisers and their clients. The RDR-friendly Personal Finance Portal is a major new enhancement to IntelliFlo’s award winning Intelligent Office software which will offer advisory firms and clients alike a new channel of communication starting with secure messaging, document storage and comprehensive plan valuations. Subsequent enhancements will widen the communication channels and functionality providing a rich environment for clients and advisers alike.

Professional Adviser Award Winner for the 3rd Consecutive Year

16 February 2012
We are proud to announce that we have won the ‘Best Tech/Software Provider’voted for by advisory firms at the 2012 Professional Adviser Awards ceremony held at London’s Hilton Hotel. 

IntelliFlo confirms £10m investment programme and announces market leading integration with Standard Life

13 December 2011
IntelliFlo, leading provider of web-based practice management solutions, today announces a 4-year, £10 million investment programme. The company also announces an enhanced and comprehensive integration with Standard Life’s Wrap Platform. 

IntelliFlo launches mortgage funtionality with new software enhancements

14 November 2011
IntelliFlo, leading provider of web-based practice management solutions, today announces the launch of its comprehensive new Mortgage Solution within its Intelligent Office system.

IntelliFlo launches Raymond James Valuation service

10 October 2011
IntelliFlo, leading provider of web-based, practice management solutions, today announced its integration with Raymond James Investment Services. This brings the existing list of provider integrations by Intelligent Office to 28.

Mortgage Strategy: Putting a value on good client systems

3 October 2011
I was talking to a broker last week who is coming up to retirement and has enjoyed over 30 years in the industry.
 
Despite having traded through more than one recession he has been successful and was hoping to enjoy the fruits of his labour well into retirement.

Mortgage Strategy: Achieve goals with a management system

19 September 2011
I had a stressful start to last weekend. Of course, I couldn’t write my column without referring to the England game against Argentina.

Mortgage Strategy: Ensure it is always business as usual

5 September 2011
So the holiday season is drawing to a close. For those of us who stayed in the UK, the realisation that we should have holidayed in April when the UK had its summer and not July and August has hit us, but it’s too late now.
 

IFA Online: What technology does SimplyBiz offer advisers?

31 August 2011
Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group looks at the technology SimplyBiz uses to provide services to its members
 

IntelliFlo integrates with Novia

31 August 2011
Leading provider of web-based front, middle and back office solutions, IntelliFlo, today announces its integration with wrap platform, Novia. This brings the existing list of providers supported by Intelligent Office to 27.

Mortgage Strategy: Like England rugby, we need new ideas

22 August 2011
As much as I was looking forward to going to the Millennium Stadium recently, the trip home was less enjoyable.

IFA Online: How Lighthouse is using technology to get RDR-ready

18 August 2011
Nothing however beats learning about how these solutions are used in real life so we have taken a few weeks out to speak to the networks and service providers about the problems they are trying to solve and the best solutions they have found, including their use of technology. This week we spoke to Stephen Gazard, managing director of Lighthouse Advisory Services.
 

New Model Adviser: Intelliflo plans product panel for simplified advice

10 August 2011
Technology and back office provider Intelliflo is in talks with product providers to create a panel of products for a simplified advice-type offering it plans to launch at the end of 2011.

Mortgage Strategy: Vital to know what's around the corner

8 August 2011
If you like a good book to read while you are on holiday, I suggest you try Bear Grylls’ Mud, Sweat and Tears.
 
It is an inspirational book about not giving up when the going gets tough. If you want something badly enough, get your head down and get on with it

IFA Online: How to get the most out of your tech spend

4 August 2011
Technology has made unbelievable advances and probably never more so than in the past 20-30 years.
 

IFA Online: How can Intelligent Office help your business?

4 August 2011
This week, Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group looks at the planning tools built into Intelliflo’s practice management solution, Intelligent Office.
 

Mortgage Strategy: IT must make life easier for brokers

2 August 2011
Whose benefit is your IT system for? I ask this question because I’m currently working with a progressive mortgage and protection business.
 
The firm has survived the downturn because when the managing director saw a global recession was imminent he began realigning the business to suit the changed conditions.

Mortgage Strategy: Capture leads' areas of interest at source

25 July 2011
How valuable are your leads? Have you any idea what those names you have purchased are potentially worth?
 
Do you know what the leads are interested in, or have they just expressed a vague interest in some sort of financial services product?

Mortgage Strategy: Draw on experience to manage business

11 July 2011
Wimbledon is over for another year, with our hopes for a British men’s title dashed despite Andy Murray’s best efforts.

Murray has changed coaches a few times and this year I thought he looked a different player. He has a lot of experience to draw on and seems able to adapt his technique to challenge his different opponents.

Money Marketing: Back office to the future

1 July 2011
The right technology can deliver a quality service to clients and shapes up firms to deal with RDR. Paul Kingston of Croesus Financial Services explains why his firm puts its faith in Intelligent Office

Mortgage Strategy: Like Rory McIlroy we all need tenacity

27 June 2011
I’m passionate about people who do things well, particularly those who have had a bit of a knock and bounced back.
 
We’ve had a great example of this recently with golfer Rory McIlroy claiming his first US Open Championship at the age of 22.

IntelliFlo integrates with Ascentric

20 June 2011
Leading provider of web-based front, middle and back office solutions, IntelliFlo, today announces the launch of its integration with independent wrap platform Ascentric.This service is added to the existing list of 24 providers that Intelligent Office supports.

Money Marketing: Is it practical for IFAs to operate with multiple wraps?

17 June 2011
There has been much debate about the use of wraps, platforms and their integration with back-office systems. There appears to be a confusing array of options for advisers.
 
Following Money Marketing’s recent Wrap and Platform Report, the majority of IFAs who took part in the survey are regularly using wraps and platforms. Many use a combination of at least two wraps and/or platforms.

Mortgage Strategy: Identify and assist long-term renters

13 June 2011
If the government was hoping the royal wedding might cheer us all up, I’m afraid it was short-lived.
 
In addition to rising prices of oil, food and VAT, now we’ve been informed that the cost of running a car has increased by 20% during the past 12 months.

IntelliFlo boosts team with hire of new Project Manager

9 June 2011
Leading web-based office solutions firm, IntelliFlo, today announces the appointment of Ian Hill as Project Manager. Ian brings over 20 years’ experience of project and development team management with software providers, the last 12 in Financial Services. He will work with IntelliFlo’s large clients to manage the development and delivery of solutions.

IFA Online: Getting RDR-ready with technology

2 June 2011
Nick Eatock, CEO of IntelliFlo, on how technology can help improve client relationships post-RDR.
 

Money Marketing: Advance warning

28 April 2011
We have seen many changes in the industry in the last 30 years and technology has kept pace with those changes. However, technology is more important than ever as advisers adapt to the RDR regime

Mortgage Strategy: Adapting your IT to suit your business

18 April 2011
How many times do you hear the phrase - if only I knew then what I know now? Years ago it was considered a unique selling point to have a bespoke IT system - one built for your organisation in the belief that an off-the-shelf solution could not deliver what you needed

Mortgage Strategy: Get your head into cloud technology

4 April 2011
Driving home one night last week I heard details of Amazon’s new service whereby you can upload your music to cloud technology.
 
This enables users to hold their digital music online and access it from any computer or Android device. The benefit of this is that you no longer have to worry if your laptop or iPod is stolen and you lose all your favourite tunes. Simply connect to the web and be reunited with your favourite numbers.

 

Money Marketing: Power tools

1 April 2011
The retail distribution review has caused significant debate among financial professionals. Uncertainty continues to shroud the RDR and there is considerable industry angst surrounding the future of financial services. The FSA has introduced a number of industry guidelines that indicate what will be required in 2012 and, importantly, highlight how advantageous the use of technology can be to advisory businesses
both pre- and post-RDR.

IFA Online: Technology at the heart of business

31 March 2011
Nick Eatock, CEO of IntelliFlo, on how advisers can get RDR-ready by making the most of their technology spend.
 
With so many facets to the Retail Distribution Review, it’s sometimes hard to see the wood for the trees. There have been numerous papers, forums, blogs and comments about the various details of the review since its inception, but time is ticking away and we all need to be fully prepared and ready to trade in accordance with the rules by 2013.
 

Mortgage Strategy: Harsh questions now will help clients later

21 March 2011
Japan’s tragedy is a stark reminder for us to get our lives in perspective and think about all that really matters.
 
Protecting our families is a natural instinct at times of crisis and danger, yet why are we so bad as a nation in protecting our families against financial hardship in the event of death or critical illness?

IntelliFlo hires Test Team Manager

21 March 2011
Leading front, middle and back office technology provider IntelliFlo announces the appointment of Pooja Shanthraj as Test Team Manager. With more than 8 years in similar roles within the financial services industry, Pooja brings a wealth of experience to the IntelliFlo team

IFA Online: Time to aim for the cloud

10 March 2011
Nick Eatock, chief executive officer of IntelliFlo, examines the development of cloud-based applications.

Recent years have seen staggering advancements in technology and the financial services industry has fully embraced the benefits these developments can bring. More and more people are using tablet laptops and now even the once-exclusive iPad has become commonplace as the gadget du jour of the financial services industry.
 

Mortgage Strategy: Keep in control with just one IT system

7 March 2011
I love working in financial services. I meet people who have such a passion for the industry it’s awe-inspiring.
 
The way individuals and businesses have adapted to these unprecedented challenging times shows the versatility of our industry and those working in it.

IFA Online: Ringing out those technology myths

24 February 2011
Nick Eatock, chief executive of IntelliFlo, explains why advisers need to overcome their fears of technology.
 
In an increasingly technology driven world, the pace of change is staggering. Online social networks and tablets are just a couple of examples that have revolutionised how we communicate and do business. But how can an advisory firm best leverage technology and what impact does this have on traditional values focused on service? Beyond this, the RDR seems to introduce its own set of unique challenges
 
 

Mortgage Strategy: CRM systems can provide debt alerts

21 February 2011
Monday January 31 say the experts was the happiest day of 2011. How are your clients feeling right now?
 
Reading the output from the World Economic Forum in Davos certainly cheered up my Monday.

IntelliFlo’s automated commission functionality processes over £1.5billion

11 February 2011
IntelliFlo, one the UK’s fastest growing web-based technology companies, announces that it has processed over £1.5 billion of commission payments through its Intelligent Office technology solution since its formation in December 2004. IntelliFlo’s commission matching and reconciliation functionality not only reduces the competitive input of commissions logging, but also massively increases data accuracy as manual inputting errors are avoided. Using an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), IntelliFlo’s functionality interfaces with product provider feeds to instantly and accurately match commissions - over 65% of all of the industry’s EDI statements are now processed through IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office solution.

IntelliFlo wins another prestigious industry award

11 February 2011
Leading front, middle and back  office solution firm IntelliFlo has  won the  ‘Best Tech/Software Provider’ voted for by advisory firms at the 2011 Professional Adviser Awards ceremony held last night at London’s Hilton Hotel. 

Mortgage Strategy: Let IT free up your time to meet clients

7 February 2011
Inflation is running at 3.7%, 1.7% above target. VAT has risen to 20% and petrol now costs up to £1.37p per litre.
 
Job cuts are about to hit the public sector, something the private sector has been living with for the past two years, and there’s talk of an interest rate rise.

IntelliFlo hires Head of Enterprise from Focus Solutions

27 January 2011
Leading front, middle and back office technology provider IntelliFlo announces the 
appointment of Chris McGraw to the newly created position of Head of Enterprise Sales.  
With more than 30 years experience in the financial services industry, Chris brings a wealth 
of knowledge to the IntelliFlo team.

Mortgage Strategy: IT can identify who to assist and when

24 January 2011
I’ve been reading with interest what the pundits are predicting for the housing market in 2011. It varies from a 20% drop in house prices to a 4% increase but most seem to believe interest rates will rise to about 2% by the end of 2011.
 
Housing minister Grant Shapps wants the government to stabilise the housing market by encouraging local councils to embrace the new housing bonus scheme and encourage building of the right type of houses for first-time buyers.

LV= announces contract enquiry service through IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office

24 January 2011
Leading retirement solutions provider LV= has announced  a joint initiative  with 
IntelliFlo to offer instant electronic valuations from within IntelliFlo‟s award-winning 
Intelligent Office technology system.
 

IFA Online: F&TRC unveils software system ratings

14 January 2011
F&TRC has released the findings of its inaugural survey of IFA software systems.
 
The financial services technology consultant believes the results will provide advisers with an opportunity to directly compare the propositions offered by the participating suppliers.
 

IFA Online: Technology viewpoint: New Year’s Resolutions

13 January 2011
Nick Eatock, chief executive officer of IntelliFlo, looks at how advisers can manage their workload more effectively in 2011.
 
Working smarter, not harder is often one of the most difficult actions to undertake on a daily basis. Undoubtedly, we have all experienced situations where we never seem to complete our daily tasks, as other obstacles seem to get in the way.
 

Mortgage Strategy: Personal touch will make clients happy

10 January 2011
Did you have a great Christmas and a good break? Did your friends, family and neighbours all get along or are you glad that it’s all over?
 
I hope if you were lucky enough to receive gifts, they were ones you had been longing for or, indeed, something that had a great deal of thought put into it.

Mortgage Strategy: Stop for a minute and look at your business

20 December 2010
The retail industry recently revealed that December 18 is the day when allegedly men decide it’s the right time to buy their partner the Christmas gift they’ve always wanted.
 
I was listening to a radio programme the other day, when chaps were ringing up with their last minute Christmas purchases for their loved one over the years which had included a vacuum cleaner, plastic flowers and a fridge. Most of them said they ended up cooking the Christmas lunch after handing their gifts over. One thing they all had in common was that never again were they going to leave it to the last minute but take time to think about the person and what would be the right gift.

Mortgage Strategy: Business as usual with remote access

6 December 2010
Tube strikes in London, blizzards and traffic at a standstill all made travelling to the office a logistical nightmare last week.
 
Throw in a poorly child or even a poorly you and I’ve just scratched the surface of why working from home is an attractive option for many people.

IntelliFlo ranked in the fastest growing technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2010

26 November 2010
IntelliFlo today announced that it ranked one of the fastest companies on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2010, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years.  IntelliFlo has grown 407.82 per cent during this period

Skipton Financial Services chooses IntelliFlo's Technology

25 November 2010
Web-based front, middle and back office software provider IntelliFlo, has been chosen by Skipton Financial Services to provide fully integrated technology to its team of financial advisors and administrators. 

Mortgage Strategy: Grasping IT can add value to businesses

22 November 2010
I was a speaker at the technology forum at the recent Mortgage Business expo. My topic was the pithily titled 'How technology can protect your professional reputation, reuce costs, improve your brand and image and reduce regulatory risk'. Pretty meaty for the 10 minutes I had to discuss it.

There's a danger with IT that we forget what this business is all about, so I started my speech with the fact that the mortgage broker industry is a people business. It's all about how you interact with clients in person, over the phone or in writing.

Mortgage Strategy: Ensure you exceed client expectations

8 November 2010
It’s less than 10 weeks until 2011, so how are your new year resolutions coming along? Are you hoping 2011 is going to be better than this year?
 
Most things we want in life are an improvement on what we have. How many people do you know who wish an area of their life would improve without doing anything practical to make that change?

IFA Online: Unwrapping wraps

4 November 2010
Nick Eatock, chief executive officer at IntelliFlo, examines the accessibility of wrap platforms and how technology can help.
 
The FSA is pushing the industry to move from commission- to fee-based advice, and with the RDR fast approaching, many IFAs are understandably concerned and looking to platforms to help them adapt to this new regulatory framework.
 
 

Mortgage Strategy: Reliability is crucial when it comes to IT

25 October 2010
I am looking forward to the Mortgage Business Expo in a couple of weeks and the chance to meet many old friends and colleagues.
 
It’s always great to see so many familiar faces, all of whom have one common denominator - a passion for this industry.

Mortgage Strategy: Online Management keeps work flowing

11 October 2010
What happens if you are running a business and one of your sales people decides to leave? Hopefully there will be a notice period to allow a handover but if they just go what happens to all the business in their pipeline and client records?

Client-facing personnel don't even have to leave for chaos to reign. With the season of coughs and colds looming, if a team member is off work for just one day it could mean they fail to action something they promised a client and a whole stack of cards can come tumbling down.

IFA Online: Piecing together the information puzzle

7 October 2010
Nick Eatock, chief executive officer of IntelliFlo, explains why efficient data management is vital for effective decision making.

Firms that invest in technology early tend to stay ahead of the game when faced with future challenges. As our industry evolves, so too does the technology.
 

IFA Online: Tech Review: IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office

30 September 2010
As part of AT8’s research into the leading Practice Management systems we recently met with IntelliFlo to look in some detail at their solution Intelligent Office (IO).
 
Interestingly, the discussions we had were less about a feature/function comparison but more about how Intelligent Office is helping IFA firms prepare for the post-RDR world.
 

Mortgage Strategy: Apathy towards life and CI cover is crazy

27 September 2010
When I think about some of the odd rules and regulations that are introduced through Parliament to make our country a safer place I often laugh.
 
As we approach autumn, one topical new rule in many local authorities is the banning of playing conkers in schools as it’s considered too dangerous. I have no idea what my son, who has 359, is going to do with his collection.

IntelliFlo wins 'Tech Track 100' place second year running

20 September 2010
IntelliFlo, one the UK’s fastest growing web-based technology companies, has been awarded a place in this year’s prestigious Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 Awards. For the second-year running, IntelliFlo was ranked the highest placed software provider to the Financial Services marketplace

Mortgage Strategy: Keeping a check on the checkers is vital

13 September 2010
In my last article I wrote about the importance of being able to evidence the journey your clients take from the moment they appear on your radar to when advice is given or a sale made.
 
Having this information at your fingertips shows you know what’s going on in your business every step of the way.

IntelliFlo's expertise grows with two appointments

1 September 2010
IntelliFlo has expanded its team with two senior level appointments in the Development and Data teams.  Neil Davis joins IntelliFlo as Delivery Manager, with responsibility for the management, design, development and testing of future IntelliFlo functionality releases. Romanth Nirmal joins the firm’s Architecture team as Database Manager, in charge of operational data and all future data strategies.      

Mortgage Strategy: Prepare to document entire client journey

30 August 2010
The Mortgage Market Review has had us intrigued for some time. The recent discussion and consultation papers have had me nodding in agreement one minute and shaking my head in despair the next.
 
I have a similar reaction when I think about the Financial Services Authority being disbanded in 2012.

IntelliFlo's team grows with appointment of Marketing Executive

19 August 2010
IntelliFlo has expanded its Sales & Marketing team with the appointment of new Marketing Executive, Alex Porter.  IntelliFlo is looking to increase its marketing activity going forward and Alex will be in charge of campaign management.  His day-to-day responsibilities will be to create targeted campaigns in response to business development strategies.  Alex will project manage these campaigns, providing the IntelliFlo management teams with full analysis during each project phase. 

Mortgage Strategy: Off-the-shelf IT is your flexible friend

16 August 2010
Heads you win, tails you win - you may think I’m referring to the life of a banker, and my blood pressure does indeed rise thinking about the bonuses some are considering awarding themselves.
 
But actually I’m referring to the benefits of selecting the right IT system. Years ago I was convinced by an IT consultant working for me that having a bespoke system was the only way to get what our business needed at the time - a unique offering.

Mortgage Strategy: Making the most of your IT investment

5 July 2010
If, like me, you sat watching England’s last dire football match wondering what on earth the team was delivering for all the money the players are paid, we’re on the same page in thinking you should get what you pay for.
 
It’s vitally important that as a business you get a good return on your investments.

Mortgage Strategy: Easing the burden of software support

21 June 2010
 When I recently read about a company exporting croissants, baguettes and claret to France I had to check it wasn’t April Fool’s Day.
 
It seems a delivery firm in Northamptonshire is running five vans a week to France full of groceries from UK superstores to expats all over the country.

Mortgage Strategy: IT systems should help drive up sales

7 June 2010
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the growing empire of Tesco. You may have thought it was already taking over the shopping experience and it will soon be building the road network too, when Tesco towns are developed.
 
Asda is also set to expand, with its recent purchase of 193 Netto stores around the UK. Meanwhile, in the mortgage arena we’ve seen the purchase of Home of Choice by LSL Property Services.

Mortgage Strategy: IT can help brokers combat complaints

24 May 2010
The Financial Services Authority recently revealed that the number of mortgage complaints increased in the second half of 2009, and as a result the amount of redress rose to over £5m.
 
While it’s apparent that some irresponsible lending occurred most brokers are hard-working, honest individuals who want to do the best for their clients.

IntelliFlo in UK's top 100 fastest growing private companies

24 May 2010
Leading financial services software provider, IntelliFlo is delighted to announce that it has been named as one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies in  Real Business magazine’s HOT 100 list.  

IntelliFlo hires senior consultant from 1st Software

12 May 2010
Leading technology provider IntelliFlo, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Jim McCaughey who joins from 1st Software.   McCaughey, will report to IntelliFlo Sales & Marketing Manager, Wenda Field and will be responsible for selling IntelliFlo’s market leading web-based proposition to IFAs and product providers across the industry.  

Mortgage Strategy: Use Your Contacts to Help You Branch Out

10 May 2010
I see that Tesco intends to diversify into construction and build four mini-villages in the South-East. It has also earmarked developments in Ipswich and the North-East.
 
The first of these plans was given the green light by Lambeth Council recently, when it gave permission to build 200 homes, a bus depot and an ice rink in Streatham, south London.

Mortgage Strategy: Support should be part of the IT deal

26 April 2010
With so many technology systems on the market it is important that the system you buy is right for your business and that the provider is able to support you and your employees from the outset.
 
It is well known that the human mind is reluctant to change and the financial services market is no different. But in a market that has been hard hit by cost restraints due to the downturn, training and support departments are often the first to suffer.

IntelliFlo expands team with new Director of Operations & Strategy

16 April 2010
Front, middle and back office technology provider IntelliFlo, has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of new Director of Operations & Strategy, Mike Clifford.  IntelliFlo has recently announced its strategy for supporting a multi channel solution and Mike will play an integral role in moving the company further into this space.    

In Partnership choose IntelliFlo's Technology Solution

15 April 2010
IntelliFlo is delighted to announce that national IFA network IN Partnership has chosen to adopt IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office solution to provide fully integrated back-office technology to its national side.  Having previously used CCL Software, IN Partnership’s move to Intelligent Office was prompted by its strategy to provide a more sophisticated solution for its members and streamline their processes through web-based technology.  

IntelliFlo publishes follow-up paper in response to latest Retail Distribution Review (RDR) announcements

12 April 2010
Front and back office software provider, IntelliFlo, has issued a robust analysis of the Financial Service Authority’s (FSA) latest RDR discussion paper.   

Mortgage Strategy: IT can bring clients and advisers closer

12 April 2010
In the past few years I have met many mortgage brokers and IFAs, each with their own attitude towards the benefits of using technology.
 
Everyone has an opinion on IT, ranging from those using pens and paper to those who embrace the paperless office and own every gadget known to man.

IntelliFlo expands team with new Account Manager in Scotland

12 April 2010
Front, middle and back office technology provider IntelliFlo, has expanded its client service team in Scotland with the appointment of Account Manager, Moira McLean. 

Mortgage Strategy: Get to grips with complex cashflow

5 April 2010
In such a difficult market, it is imperative that your business stays on top of its cashflow accurately and efficiently.
 
It is equally important that your firm’s business writers are paid in the same manner. Ensuring staff are paid on time, which can result in staff satisfaction and loyalty, is key to a successful business.

Mortgage Strategy: Importance of IT forms being earnest

15 March 2010
It’s not often that an Oscar Wilde play features in an article about technology in the mortgage industry, even less so when the writer shares a name with one of the characters in the play.
 
But the importance of being earnest should be borne in mind when mortgage professionals are selecting software.

IntelliFlo new 'Next Intelligent Office' to support product provider multi-channel strategies

9 March 2010
At its inaugural Strategy Forum for product providers held recently in London, financial services technology specialist IntelliFlo set out its strategy for supporting multi channel product providers.  This follows IntelliFlo’s recently announced strategic alliances with both AXA and AEGON in support of their direct distribution channels.  

Money Marketing: Flexibility Factor

25 February 2010
Flexibility in adviser technology has never been more important. With the double whammy of RDR and the global economic turmoil, businesses are realising that they need much more from their chosen software provider than ever before. This refers in equal measure to requiring constantly evolving functionality from software platforms and also ensuring the flexibility of the software provider to work with the adviser without the necessit of tying in to multi-year contracts.

Mortgage Strategy: Take good care of client information

15 February 2010
In the past few years the security of personal data has received a great deal of regulatory attention. Indeed, in a number of high-profile cases both within and outside our industry data has been lost.
 
As a result, significant financial penalties have been imposed, putting the reputation of offending firms at risk.

Montpelier picks IntelliFlo's Technology Solution

9 February 2010
IntelliFlo is delighted to announce that international financial advice and wealth management firm, Montpelier has appointed IntelliFlo to provide fully integrated back-office technology to its team of financial advisors and administrators.  Montpelier was previously with software firm 1st – The Exchange, however chose IntelliFlo’s solution for its advanced functionality following a thorough review of technology suppliers across the market.   

IntelliFlo announces joint initiative with Redland Business

5 February 2010
The professional standards demanded by the RDR are extremely challenging to IFAs – especially so as many have seen their workload soar in light of new administrative processes and compliance burdens.  To manage this time effectively, careful and considered planning is needed to ensure that all adviser qualifications are achieved in time for the strict 2012 deadline.  All organisations - large and small - need to be sure that they have dedicated adequate time, effort and resource to this, with built-in contingency for examretakes.  Failing to do so will mean that they are unable to advise and so effectively unable 
to earn. 

Mortgage Strategy: Buy a system that has the right stuff

1 February 2010
There are many factors that the mortgage professional should take into account when acquiring a client management system.
 
You must be able to ensure that you can determine your individual sales processes and workflows that match your workstyle. This is critical not only for helping to increase sales but ensuring a smooth sales process which in turn cut time spent on fact-finds and applications and also presents a professional image to the customer.

Mortgage Strategy: IT Investment can be cash well spent

18 January 2010
The need for mortgage professionals to diversify to survive and maintain an acceptable level of income has been well documented in recent years.
 

Killik & Co select IntelliFlo's Intelligent Office

11 January 2010
IntelliFlo is delighted to announce that Killik & Co, one of the UK’s leading independent wealth management firms, has appointed IntelliFlo to provide fully integrated back-office technology to its team of financial advisors.  Following a thorough review of software suppliers, Killik & Co selected IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office as the most comprehensive and effective package in the market place.    

deVere and Partners (UK) enhances back-office solution with IntelliFlo's Intelligent Office

10 December 2009
deVere and Partners (UK), which is part of the deVere Group, the world's largest independent financial consultancy group is pleased to announce an agreement with IntelliFlo to provide a fully integrated back-office solution for their team of financial advisers. deVere went through a thorough review of different providers and ultimately, IntelliFlo was the best fit for the business. 

IntelliFlo Expands team with two new appointments

7 December 2009
Award-winning front and back office software provider IntelliFlo, has made two senior level appointments to its fast growing team.    

Money Marketing: Portal to the Future

26 November 2009
IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office system is used by 850 firms and has over 6,000 users. Nick Eatock gives his views on the market for adviser technology.

Money Marketing: Re-Reg Solution

13 November 2009
Intelliflo is working with four platforms to create a solution to re-registration problems and make data and transaction flow more easily between wraps and content management systems.
 
Chief executive Nick Eatock says the firms are looking at ways of developing an integrated solution for advisers using wrap and their own CMS.

Professional Adviser: Tech Review: SimplyBiz & IntelliFlo

4 November 2009
Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group begins his look at how distributors are using technology to get RDR-ready...

IntelliFlo awarded Best Technology Provider 2009 by threesixty

7 October 2009
The leading web based, front, middle and back office software provider IntelliFlo, has been awarded Best Technology Provider of the Year at the threesixty National Accounts Seminar 2009.  threesixty promote a number of software providers but felt that IntelliFlo deserved the ‘Best Technology Provider’ award based on its ‘support to threesixty clients and its innovative and forward thinking approach’.

IntelliFlo in Britains top 40 fastest growing private technology companies

21 September 2009
Leading financial services software provider,  IntelliFlo is delighted to announce that it has been named as one of Britain’s fastest-growing technology companies in the latest Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 list. 

IntelliFlo launches new group scheme and fund analysis funtionality

9 September 2009
Leading intermediary software provider IntelliFlo, announces additional upgrades to its award-winning solution, Intelligent Office.  The enhancements will also modify the core architecture of Intelligent Office to increase its performance and scalability.       

IntelliFlo expands Mortgage Team

1 September 2009
Award-winning front and back office software provider IntelliFlo, has made two senior level appointments to its fast growing mortgage team.  Following the successful launch of IntelliFlo’s integrated mortgage sourcing functionality in June this year, Business Development Manager Ian Merriman and Mortgage Proposition Manager Gordon Steyn have been appointed to further progress IntelliFlo’s mortgage sourcing functionality and fully integrate all capabilities with its front, middle and back office solution, Intelligent Office.  

Simply Biz launches Simply IntelliFlo Plus

23 July 2009
Financial support services provider SimplyBiz has partnered with IntelliFlo to launch a front and back office solution to help firms provide enhanced client service and save costs. Powered by IntelliFlo, “Simply IntelliFlo Plus” will be made available through Simply Biz, on a heavily subsidised basis, to the Group’s 5,000 strong membership. 

Intelligent Office Financial Planning Independent Review

18 June 2009
Continuing his exclusive series for Professional Adviser, Mark Loosmore from technology consultancy AT8 Group analyses planning tools for advisers. Each week Mark selects a tool currently available to UK IFAs and assess its strengths and weaknesses. Our aim is to help advisers compare and contrast solutions so they can identify the tools that may be most suitable for their businesses.This week: IntelliFlo

IntelliFlo expands Sales Team with addition of new Sales Executive

17 June 2009
Award-winning front and back office software provider IntelliFlo, has further expanded its strong sales team with the appointment of new Sales Executive, Steve Dixon.  Steve has over 23 years financial services experience and has held sales and management roles within Consumer Finance, Financial Consultancy, Commercial Banking and Property Lending.  Prior to joining IntelliFlo, he was with private bank, Hampshire Trust plc and business finance company, State Securities plc. 

IntelliFlo launches powerful financial planning and fund analysis tools

26 May 2009
Leading financial services software provider, IntelliFlo announces the launch of its eagerly awaited Intelligent Office Financial Planning and Fund Analysis tools for investment and pension advisers. These new tools allow advisers to simply and efficiently work with their clients to tailor financial plans for future goals and forecast  a range of possible strategies taking into account a wide range of considerations including current circumstances, income requirement and attitude to risk. 

IntelliFlo announce £1billion of fees & commissions processed through IO

1 May 2009
IntelliFlo is delighted to announce that its award winning front and back office solution – Intelligent Office – has processed over £1billion of fee and commissions income since inception.

IntelliFlo announces record Year End results

1 May 2009
Leading provider of web-based front and back office solutions, IntelliFlo, announces record Audited Results for the year ended 31 December 2008. 

New IntelliFlo corporate video highlights business efficiencies

29 April 2009
Award-winning front and back office solution firm IntelliFlo, has produced a corporate video to highlight the business efficiencies that its technology solution, Intelligent Office can support and provide.  The video, including a number of client testimonials from organisations such as Derbyshire Building Society, Partners Wealth Management and Sense Network, highlight the benefits of Intelligent Office as a solely web-based solution for financial advisers.   

IntelliFlo launches intermediary seminar programme

18 March 2009
Award-winning front and back office solution firm IntelliFlo confirms dates for its first intermediary breakfast seminars.  As well as demonstrating the latest product features, including NIO, Next Intelligent Office is a major new enhancement which will improve the user interface new functionality such as portfolio rebalancing and fund research making Intelligent Office even quicker and more responsive.  The seminars will also tackle current industry issues, along with outlining the importance of the use of technology for enhancing business efficiencies – vital in the current challenging environment.   

Money Marketing: My beautiful wrap - Paul Richardson

26 February 2009
A platform? A wrap? A back- office system? Is this just background noise? The debate will always continue.
I am convinced that offering a client-focused proposition requires the use of technology throughout the process of giving and delivering financial planning.
 
 
 

IntelliFlo expands sales team with new sales executive

4 February 2009
Award-winning front and back office software provider IntelliFlo, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Sales Executive, Brenda Mahoney.  She previously spent 3½ years as a Senior Sales Executive with Capita Financial Services Ltd, where she achieved record-breaking monthly revenues, selling research systems to financial advisers throughout the UK.   In addition, Brenda has over 7 years experience working within the sales and marketing industry – firstly at Kemps publishing group before moving into sales at the Mirror Trinity Group. 

New Model Adviser: Plugging into the future

2 February 2009
Paul Richardson has wasted no time getting Concept Financial Planning in Croydon up and running. In less than two 
years he has drawn on technology to streamline the delivery of his holistic proposition and is building a reputation 
through referrals and regular contributions to the media. He sees 2009 as an opportunity for further growth.

IntelliFlo launches quarterly 'EZine' online magazine

15 January 2009
IntelliFlo this week announces the launch of E-Zine, its new online magazine which will keep readers up to date on  industry news, including IntelliFlo’s latest technology enhancements and partner profiles.  In a sector that sees regular regulatory updates and changes, E-Zine will act as a comprehensive source for understanding and keeping abreast of all relevant industry news.  E-Zine will be distributed electronically to IntelliFlo’s 6,000 users and will be available via the IntelliFlo website – www.intelliflo.com.   

Skandia receives ‘Certified Partner’ trainer status from IntelliFlo

8 January 2009
In continued support of advisers and their business development, Skandia has become the first platform provider to have a team of IntelliFlo accredited trainers. 

Bluefin selects IntelliFlo as strategic platform

7 January 2009
Bluefin, the  new  major financial services provider incorporating established advisory businesses, including Thinc Group, PIFC and SBJ Benefit Consultants, will be supported by IT specialists IntelliFlo  in  delivering  a  comprehensive strategic transformation programme to provide excellent client service.

Canada Life Back Office links are the first to offer Intermediaries enhanced access to offshore valuations

1 January 2009
CANADA LIFE BACK OFFICE LINKS ARE THE FIRST TO OFFER INTERMEDIARIES ENHANCED ACCESS TO OFFSHORE VALUATIONS  

IntelliFlo publishes response paper for advisors following FSA RDR feedback statement

11 December 2008
Award-winning front and back office solution firm IntelliFlo, has published a comprehensive White Paper in response to  the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) feedback statement from the FSA in November.  As well as providing the background to RDR, including key outcomes of the review, the response paper covers areas such as the latest position of the FSA and potential impacts for advisers.  The paper goes on to look at the FSAs criteria on how an IFA should operate to comply with the ‘Principles’ based approach and IntelliFlo’s explanation of potential amendments and how providers can most effectively use technology to adapt to the proposed changes.  

Funds Network introduces bulk valuations with IntelliFlo

2 December 2008
• Reporting can now be more efficient and less time consuming 
• Bulk valuation reports now integrate with Intelligent Office 

IntelliFlo appoints new Account Manager

14 August 2008
Award-winning front and back office solution firm IntelliFlo, has further expanded its team with a new appointment.  Linda Hodgman joins IntelliFlo as an Account Manager from Bates Investment Services Ltd where she worked as a Regional Customer Services Manager.  For the past 3 years Linda has been a user of IntelliFlo’s product - Intelligent Office - and part of her role at Bates was assisting advisers in furthering their knowledge of Intelligent Office in the Contract Enquiry and Fact Find areas of the software. 
 

IntelliFlo wins prestigious 'Most Enterprising Company' award

30 June 2008
IntelliFlo, the dedicated front and back office solution provider for the financial services industry, has won the “Most Enterprising Company Award” at the Annual UKBusiness Achievement Awards 2008.  

Professional Adviser: Intelligent Technology

12 June 2008
Launched in 2004 IntelliFlo Ltd has seen phenomenal take-up of its flexible web-based 
business solution Intelligent Office but the developments about to be rolled out in NIO, the 
next phase of the solution, will put the company streets ahead of its competition, chief 
executive Nick Eatock tells Rob Kingsbur

Investors Planning Associates chooses IntelliFlo

12 May 2008
Independent financial adviser, Investors Planning Associates  (IPA) has chosen Intelligent Office from IntelliFlo to provide front and back office technology for its high quality team of Associates country-wide.  Intelligent Office, a totally web-based solution, has been implemented across the organisation as a replacement to IPA’s existing back office system.  

Microsoft Gold for IntelliFlo

19 April 2008
IntelliFlo today announces it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Business Process and Integration and Custom Development Solutions, recognizing IntelliFlo’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, IntelliFlo has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

IntelliFlo in market-leading integration with new Axa wrap platform Elevate

4 April 2008
Intelligent Office, the flagship front-to-back office system from IntelliFlo, is now fully integrated with Axa‟s brand new wrap platform, Elevate.

Scottish Widows now offering Contract Enquiry through Intelligent Office

20 March 2008
Scottish Widows has linked up with IntelliFlo to offer instant electronic valuations – Contract Enquiry – from within web-based front-to-back office system Intelligent Office – a real time-saver for financial advisers. 

West Bromwich switch to Intelligent Office

11 February 2008
West Bromwich Building Society have switched to using IntelliFlo’s award-winning Intelligent Office system – the only fully web-based front and back office administration solution – for its front and back-office administration needs.

IntelliFlo boosts its team for 2008

7 February 2008
Award-winning front and back office solution firm IntelliFlo, has further expanded its team with two new appointments.  Eileen Murphy joins as Training Consultant and Trish Payne as Client Account Executive.

Lighthouse Group plans further integration with IntelliFlo following successful commissions technology switch

31 January 2008
IntelliFlo, makers of the UK’s fastest growing front and back-office system for Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs), is exploring new ways in which its technology can benefit Lighthouse Group, one of the UK’s largest IFA groups, following Lighthouse’s hugely successful switch to IntelliFlo’s Intelligent Office to handle commissions, in 2006.  Major steps towards greater co-operation are expected over the next six months. 

IntelliFlo announces new integration with Zurich for automated valuation services

10 January 2008
Leading web-based software provider to the financial services sector, IntelliFlo, is pleased to announce the addition of another new contract enquiry service. Zurich, one of the world’s leading insurance providers, has partnered with IntelliFlo to provide real time updated valuations for its range of Sterling  investment products, adding to IntelliFlo’s established panel of quality product providers. This service is now live and available to all users of Intelligent Office. 

threesixty partner with IntelliFlo to provide Suitability Reports

9 January 2008
threesixty, the fee-based IFA support services provider, has been selected by IntelliFlo, the back-office solutions provider, to supply template suitability reports on its Intelligent Office online service, as part of its online offering to 5,000 IFA users. 

Park Row Associates switch to IntelliFlo

28 November 2007
Park Row Associates, one of the UK’s largest independent financial advice firms, has chosen 
Intelligent Office, IntelliFlo’s market-leading front to back office technology, for its advisers 
across the UK.  This will replace Park Row’s incumbent solution. 

IntelliFlo and IFA Portals announce strategic alliance

20 November 2007
IntelliFlo – the UK’s fastest growing provider of front/back-office solutions to financial intermediaries – has sealed an alliance with website providers IFA Portals, allowing IFA firms to seamlessly connect their website with their back office system via the Client Portal functionality within Intelligent Office. 

Intelligent Office functionality given a boost by Tillinghast

12 November 2007
Intelligent Office, the UK’s fastest growing web-based front to back office solution, by IntelliFlo, will expand its functionality in December with the addition of risk questionnaires, risk profiles and asset models from leading consulting firm Tillinghast Towers Perrin.   Future additions will include forecasting tools and analysis modules.

IntelliFlo & Cofunds combine automated valuations and commissions registration

24 October 2007
Leading independent investment platform Cofunds has introduced a single registration document that can be used across all their e-services, furthering integration with Intelligent Office, the UK’s fastest growing front and back office software, from IntelliFlo. 

IntelliFlo first to market with online ID verification

1 October 2007
IntelliFlo - the UK’s fastest growing provider of front/back-office solutions to financial intermediaries - has sealed an alliance with Know Your Customer technology specialist GB Group to transform customer ID verification from a pile of paperwork and lengthy delays into a couple of clicks online.  
 

IntelliFlo appoints Sales and Marketing Manager

12 July 2007
IntelliFlo has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Wenda Field as Sales and Marketing Manager.  

First Trust Independent Financial Advisers moves to Intelliflo

6 June 2007
First Trust Independent Financial Advisers Ltd., a subsidiary of AIB Group (UK) p.l.c., has chosen Intelligent Office from IntelliFlo to provide front and back office technology for its team of advisers located throughout the UK. Intelligent Office, a totally web-based solution, will be implemented across the organisation as a replacement for their existing back office solution.   

Money Portal signs up with Intelligent Office

23 May 2007
Financial services group Money Portal Plc has chosen Intelligent Office from IntelliFlo to provide front and back office technology for its 1,200 advisers. Intelligent Office has already been rolled out to 880 users within the Money Portal Group and will be made available to 300 more users in the next few months.  

Foster Denovo selects Intelligent Office

28 March 2007
Foster Denovo has chosen Intelligent Office from IntelliFlo to provide front and back office technology for its high quality team of over 130 Partners. Intelligent Office, a totally web-based solution, has been implemented across the organisation as a replacement to their existing back office system.   

Intelligent Office integrates with UNIPASS

14 March 2007
IntelliFlo, award-winning provider of leading-edge technology solutions for financial services intermediaries, has launched UNIPASS integration for all users. The move greatly enhances the way in which electronic and scheduled valuations already work with Intelligent Office.  

IntelliFlo Launches Client Portal With Intelligent Office

27 February 2007
IntelliFlo, award-winning provider of leading-edge technology solutions for financial services intermediaries, this week announces the launch of a unique client portal available to all users of Intelligent Office at no extra cost.  IntelliFlo is the first software provider in the market to provide the facility of instant 24/7 access to information to IFAs’ clients, helping IFAs to build closer ties with clients.  

Beckett Selects Intelligent Office

26 February 2007
The Beckett Investment Management Group, one of the largest regional Independent Financial Advisers in the UK, has chosen Intelligent Office (IO) from IntelliFlo to provide front and back office technology for its team of over 20 advisers.  Beckett is one of the largest regional Independent Financial Advisers in the UK. For nearly 20 years they have provided a comprehensive financial and investment planning service for individuals, companies, partnerships, pension funds and trusts. Today, they have over 10,000 clients, many of whom have been with them since the 1980's, with total funds of over £200 million.  Intelligent Office, a totally web-based solution, will be implemented across the organisation as a replacement to their existing back office system.   

Seven Investment Management (7IM) and IntelliFlo link to benefit Advisers & Wealth Managers

1 February 2007
Another operational advance for professional Advisers and Wealth Managers – this has been achieved with an automated systems linkage and interface being established between IntelliFlo, provider of Intelligent Office, theaward‐winning web based financial front‐and back‐office system, and 7IM.

IntelliFlo wins 'Best Technology Software Provider' in Professional Adviser Awards 2007

31 January 2007
IntelliFlo, the UK’s fastest growing solution provider for financial intermediaries, has been voted as the ‘Best Technology Software Provider’ in the Professional Adviser awards, 2007.  The ceremony was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 30thJanuary. 

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