Friday, 03 May 2013 09:18
Architas funds now available via Aegon platform
Architas investment funds are now available on the Aegon platform, Aegon Retirement Choices (ARC).
The clean share class funds will be available on the ARC platform within its Sipp, offshore bond, general investment accounts and Isa products.
Funds are available as active, passive or fund-of-funds and are already available via a range of platforms including Institute of Financial Planning corporate members 7IM, Standard Life and Transact.
The firm said the addition of the Aegon platform was specifically targeted at reaching the retirement and workplace savings market.
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Cedric Bucher, head of business development at Architas, said: "Having proven popular with advisers we believe our core proposition of risk-profiled funds is well suited to these growing markets and are pleased to be working with Aegon to meet the growing demand from consumers."
Duncan Jarrett, retail managing director at Aegon, said: "We are delighted to have access to the Architas fund range, which will provide advisers with even more risk rated investment solutions via our platform. It also supports our platform investment strategy and demonstrates our independence in offering a comprehensive suite of investments.
"We're passionate about providing an open architecture to advisers on our investment proposition, which offers the best solutions to our customers."
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The clean share class funds will be available on the ARC platform within its Sipp, offshore bond, general investment accounts and Isa products.
Funds are available as active, passive or fund-of-funds and are already available via a range of platforms including Institute of Financial Planning corporate members 7IM, Standard Life and Transact.
The firm said the addition of the Aegon platform was specifically targeted at reaching the retirement and workplace savings market.
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Cedric Bucher, head of business development at Architas, said: "Having proven popular with advisers we believe our core proposition of risk-profiled funds is well suited to these growing markets and are pleased to be working with Aegon to meet the growing demand from consumers."
Duncan Jarrett, retail managing director at Aegon, said: "We are delighted to have access to the Architas fund range, which will provide advisers with even more risk rated investment solutions via our platform. It also supports our platform investment strategy and demonstrates our independence in offering a comprehensive suite of investments.
"We're passionate about providing an open architecture to advisers on our investment proposition, which offers the best solutions to our customers."
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