19th June 2009

Ascentric teams up with 1st Founder Mik Cons

Ascentric, the independent wrap platform, has teamed up with Mik Cons, the former managing director and joint founder of 1st Software, to provide an independent business process review to IFA firms.

Through his Silent Partner consultancy practice, Mik will be spending a day with Ascentric clients and prospects to undertake a Technology and Process review. The objective of the review will be to get a clear understanding of the day to day processes that underpin an adviser business and to explore how those firms can achieve efficiencies by aligning Wrap and back office technologies.

Richard Goodall, Sales Director at Ascentric said, “Our aim is to work closely with our advisers to really understand the challenges facing them in their business and to explore how technology can help them spend more time with their clients and maintain a profitable business model. Through his experience with 1st Software, Mik has extensive knowledge of the IFA market and the positive impact technology can have on adviser firms. He is a highly skilled and experienced individual who will provide real insight and clarity of thinking.”

Mik Cons commented, “I really believe the time is right for adviser firms to look at their business processes and embrace technology such as Wrap to help deliver great client service whilst reducing their overall administration costs.” He added, “The impending changes set out in the FSA’s Retail Distribution Implementation Programme mean firms need to plan well for the months ahead and getting the right technology and partners in place will be critical to future success.”

Richard Goodall concluded, “This development represents a great opportunity for those adviser firms involved and I am delighted to be working with Mik to provide this value added service”.

For further information, please contact:  

Ascentric
Dominic Ventham
Head of Marketing

Tel: 01225 787208
Mobile 07590 227039

Email: dominic.ventham@ascentric.co.uk