Altus

Altus Consulting, part of Accenture, is a trusted partner to the UK Financial Services sector, helping drive positive transformation for the benefit of our clients and their customers. Our consultants are passionate about improving the industry - whether that’s through bold strategy, robust designs, innovative technology or the reliable delivery of change.

We specialise in strategic and technology consulting across the Investment and Insurance sectors. With two decades of deep industry experience, we’ve developed rich reference models and proven, repeatable approaches to solving complex problems quickly and effectively.

In March 2025, Accenture acquired Altus Consulting to further strengthen its strategic advisory and delivery services for insurance, investments and other financial services businesses across the UK.

Schroders

We are a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services. Recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that we offer. We are responsible for over £777 billion (as at 31.12.2024) of assets for our clients and we operate in 38 locations with over 6,000 employees.

Our breadth of services across public and private markets allows us to design distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients. They look to us to provide excellent long-term investment outcomes, and it is our duty always to act in their best interests. That is a responsibility we take seriously – and we believe that when we succeed for clients, society and the wider world benefit too.

To find out more about Schroders and our latest insights, visit www.schroders.com

Bravura Solutions

Bravura Solutions is a global supplier of software and services to the financial services industry. We specialise in modern technology solutions for the investment platform, fund management, life insurance and financial messaging markets.

Our software supports over £1.4 trillion in assets under administration with a client base that includes many of the world’s leading financial institutions. Software can be implemented on an installed or managed service basis and is maintained by more than 850 professionals across the UK, Continental Europe, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

For more information about how our cost-effective, flexible and scalable solutions can unlock business value and support growth, visit www.bravurasolutions.com. You can also follow us on Twitter @BravuraFinTech

Dunstan Thomas

Established in 1986, Dunstan Thomas deliver technology products and administration services for product providers, life companies and platforms. The Imago products enable clients to meet the unique and personalised needs of the pensions and savings market by delivering solutions in a highly efficient and engaged manner. The products are;.

  • Imago Illustrations – adviser tools, illustrations, SMPI and reviews, supporting pensions, ISA, GIA and bonds.
  • Imago Administration – pensions (SIPP) policy administration incorporating pension’s payroll and income drawdown administration.
  • Imago Automation– consumer facing retirement modelling and illustrations tool aiding clients to make choices at retirement.

Fidelity Adviser Solutions

Making advisers’ lives easier and their firms more efficient – while providing a great end-investor experience for their clients – is at the heart of what we stand for at Fidelity FundsNetwork. We believe in building strong, enduring partnerships with adviser firms, collaborating closely with them to ensure our platform remains in-tune with their requirements. Our goal is to help firms build strong, profitable and sustainable businesses and to support them through any challenges that may arise.

  • As a privately-owned and independent company, we are able to make long-term decisions in the best interests of our clients.
  • Financial strength – a strong balance sheet and liquidity position with Common Equity Tier 1 capital.
  • A robust Business Continuity Plan meant we have been fully open for business throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Third party recognition - four top ratings from Defaqto including two gold awards for service plus the AdviserAsset platform Platinum rating.

Vanguard

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

Our unique mutual ownership structure, where we are owned by our clients, means our interests are aligned with those of our investors globally. Our structure underpins our core purpose, which is to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly and give them the best chance for investment success.

This is a philosophy that stands true today and has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

As part of Vanguard’s mission to deliver value to investors, we strongly advocate for high-quality financial advice and are here to support you in your practice.

For more information, you can visit our adviser website here.