The Platforms Association is delivering a suite of practical industry-wide initiatives to enhance member capabilities, foster collaboration and strengthen the sector’s competitive position. Our initiatives are addressing some of the most pressing operational, technological and market challenges facing platforms today.
Comparative intelligence that drives performance improvement.
Delivered in partnership with industry-leading consultancies, our comprehensive sector-specific benchmarking reports provide members with confidential insights into operational metrics, cost structures, customer outcomes, and competitive positioning – enabling evidence-based decisions and continuous improvement across the sector.
Our benchmarking report program covers critical areas including operational efficiency and technology investment, distribution landscape analysis for discretionary fund managers and managed portfolio services, and AI adoption maturity across the platforms ecosystem. We also assess financial crime prevention frameworks – examining detection capabilities, control effectiveness, and technology deployment to help members strengthen defences against fraud and money laundering while managing compliance costs proportionately. Our cybersecurity benchmarking evaluates security posture, resilience capabilities, incident response readiness and third-party risk controls, providing actionable intelligence to enhance cyber resilience and protect investor assets.
