Cofunds has revealed more about its new pricing model set to launch before the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

A RISK?

Two out of five people would be willing to complete online fact-finds before meeting with an adviser if that would reduce the cost of advice, according Prudential.

THE APPRENTICE

FIVE THINGS

Openwork is to reduce the charge it levies on restricted advisers writing investment and pension business on its platform.

LIKE-FOR-LIKE?

A rule change in complex new US tax legislation could see IFAs faced with a bill of up to £100 per client, according to PwC.

Retail banks are the most likely driver of consolidation in the platform market, according to a leading back-office provider.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to instruct banks to charge for current accounts, according to a report by consumer group Which?.