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Case study: The mention of back-office systems might give most advisers glazed eyes, but those who w...

Case study: The mention of back-office systems might give most advisers glazed eyes, but those who wise up to the benefits of new technology could see pound signs instead. EMX, the industry's electronic messaging platform for unit trust trading, already helps 70 intermediary clients cut costs and improve efficiency by moving trades from paper into electronic form. According to its chief executive Phil Wise, that number is expected to increase as more and more providers sign up and a critical mass of users is reached. But, in fact, far more advisers are already unwitting beneficiaries. ...