Hansard, the independent offshore financial services group, announced today that it had begun trials of 3G technology using its market-leading Internet toolset, Hansard OnLine.

3G technology promises to allow mobile ‘phone users to access the Internet at speeds significantly faster than traditional modem connections.

Hansard’s e-commerce subsidiary, Hansard Information Services, has developed B2B and B2C applications to support IFAs worldwide and their clients. Over the last three years, the Hansard toolset has been recognised by the financial services and computer industries for both the extent of its functionality and the underlying strategic thinking.

Commenting on the 3G trial, Paul Harwood, e-commerce company Chief Executive, said “We are delighted to be the first financial services group to trial 3G technology in this way. At the moment the results of the trials are confidential. However, we look forward to sharing our experiences with the market following the trial’s conclusion”.

For further information please contact David Findlay, Product Support Manager (+44 1624 688227 or david.findlay@hansard.com) or Paul Harwood, Managing Director, Hansard Administration Services Limited (+44 1624 688047 or paul.harwood@hansard.com