Lloyds reported sales through its intermediary channel fell 35% in 2009 contributing to a 26% drop for UK life, pensions and investments sales to £12.97bn.

Cofunds CEO Brett Williams says the platform is evolving to offer all the features of a ‘wrap', despite the fact many advisers are happy with a simpler model.

Greece has greatly threatened its chances of an EU bail-out by slamming Germany over war-time atrocities and accusing Italy of hiding public debt.

On his first anniversary since taking over as Cofunds CEO, Brett Williams explains how he has shaken up the platform business.

Anthony Bolton intends to subscribe for 2.5 million shares priced at £1 each in his new China Special Situations trust.

Beleaguered mortgage broker John Charcol has set up a new business which industry sources say could be part of its ongoing restructuring plans.

Axa has unveiled its new Tailored Selection guided architecture range of 121 funds, selected by its multi-manager arm Architas.

M&G posted net retail sales of £5.6bn for the whole of 2009, putting it way ahead of second placed Invesco Perpetual on £3.62bn, according to Lipper.

M&G posted net retail sales of £5.6bn for the whole of 2009, putting it way ahead of second placed Invesco Perpetual on £3.62bn, according to Lipper.

Two campaigning advisers have set out their stalls on the RDR and divided our readers.