In episode 74 of Fintech Chatter Podcast Dexter Cousins is joined by Mark Fordree of Ignition Advice.
Founded in Sydney in 2014 by Mark Fordree and Mike Giles, Ignition Advice is a global leader in digital advice technology, with unique capabilities to deliver advice across investment, retirement and insurance.
Ignition offers a full end to end platform for enterprise, including onboarding, consumer engagement, compliant advice, sales completion, ongoing account management and client servicing.
Ignition entered the European market mid 2017, building a skilled team in Dublin and opening offices in January 2018.
In February 2021, Ignition Advice continues to grow with a move into the UK market establishing new teams in London and Edinburgh.
Following a successful Series B fundraising event with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Ignition are well funded to support business development and product research, accelerating their global growth.
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